Description
This Easy Meatloaf Recipe is simple to prepare, perfectly seasoned, and topped with a sweet tangy glaze for a family favorite comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- For the glaze: 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar) and spread evenly on top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, until cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a softer texture, soak the breadcrumbs in milk before mixing. Leftovers make delicious sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: easy meatloaf recipe, classic meatloaf, simple dinner, beef meatloaf