Description
This Classic Meatloaf recipe combines tender ground beef with flavorful ingredients and a savory ketchup glaze for a comforting, family-friendly main dish that's perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced, about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅔ cup quick-cooking oats
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, finely diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, quick-cooking oats, milk, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined, taking care not to over-mix to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Form a loaf: Shape the meat mixture into a loaf approximately 9x5 inches on a casserole pan or rimmed baking sheet. Alternatively, transfer the mixture into a loaf pan for a more uniform shape.
- Coat with the glaze: In a small bowl, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and coconut or brown sugar. Brush this glaze evenly over the top of the formed meatloaf.
- Cook: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) indicating it is fully cooked.
- Slice and serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice into servings and serve warm.
Notes
- To ensure moist meatloaf, avoid over-mixing the ground beef and other ingredients.
- You can swap quick-cooking oats with breadcrumbs if preferred.
- Letting the meatloaf rest after baking helps keep it juicy and easier to slice.
- This recipe can be prepared a day ahead; store the formed loaf in the refrigerator and bake when ready.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness for safety and best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 626 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
