Description
Hearty “Classic Meatloaf” brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Packed with savory ground beef, herbs, and a tangy glaze, you’ll savor each rich, satisfying bite of this timeless American favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef
- 0.5 lbs (225 g) ground pork
Binding and Moisture:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Glaze:
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a large baking dish with a light coating of non-stick spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork, creating a balanced meat mixture.
- Add breadcrumbs, eggs, and milk to the meat, gently blending to ensure even distribution without overmixing.
- Incorporate finely chopped onion, minced garlic, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley into the meat mixture, thoroughly distributing seasonings.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking dish, shaping it into a compact, uniform loaf with gentle pressure.
- Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and dijon mustard to create a glossy, tangy glaze.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the surface of the meatloaf, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensuring a moist, tender texture.
- Slice and serve the meatloaf, drizzling any remaining glaze over the individual portions.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by using a blend of ground beef and pork for richer, more complex taste profile.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to prevent tough, dense texture; mix ingredients gently with light hand.
- Elevate moisture by adding grated vegetables like carrots or zucchini, which keep meatloaf tender and juicy.
- Swap traditional breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour for low-carb or celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg