Description
A classic meatloaf recipe that brings warmth and comfort to your dining table with a sweet and tangy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (85 – 90% lean)
- 1 cup onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain, panko, or seasoned)
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¾ cup ketchup for the glaze
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, 3 tablespoons ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, paprika, fresh parsley, breadcrumbs, and milk. Mix everything until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish or sheet pan shaped into a loaf. Prepare the glaze by mixing ¾ cup ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then spread over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For variations, consider adding cheese, stuffing with vegetables, or using BBQ sauce as a glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, family recipe, baked meatloaf