Description
A classic meatloaf recipe made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and milk—topped with a sweet, tangy glaze. Juicy, comforting, and perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef (85% lean)
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl.
3. Add ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire to the bowl.
4. Mix until just combined—don’t overwork it.
5. Shape into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Whisk glaze ingredients (ketchup, sugar, mustard) and spread over top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or pork for a lighter or richer version.
Add cheese or mushrooms in the center for a stuffed variation.
Glaze with BBQ sauce for a smoky twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
