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Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Juicy Easy Meatloaf Recipe with Sweet Ketchup Glaze

This Easy Meatloaf Recipe is a tender and flavorful dish that’s a hit with families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 2 lbs Ground Beef Use 80/20 for moisture and flavor
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Fine Breadcrumbs Fresh, soaked in milk
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Milk Whole or 2% for soaking breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Salt Kosher salt preferred
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Ketchup Star of the show
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard Dijon works well too

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, yellow onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, and soaked milk. Season with salt and pepper, and mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread glaze over the meatloaf.
  5. Bake for 55-70 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the meatloaf by adding vegetables or using gluten-free breadcrumbs.

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