Meatloaf Recipe
Tender, juicy, and flavorful meatloaf with a sweet and tangy glaze.
1h 40m6Servings
Nutrition
696kcal
27gProtein
34gCarbs
50gFat
Ingredients
Ground Beef
2 lb
Onion
1 piece
Garlic
2 cloves
Butter
1 tbsp
Egg
1 whole
Half and Half
1 cup
Italian Bread Crumbs
1 cup
Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp
Brown Sugar
4 tbsp
Ketchup
⅔ cup
Mustard
2 tbsp
Parsley Flakes
½ tbsp
Paprika
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
2 tsp
Black Pepper
2 tsp
Salt
To taste
to taste
Instructions
1Prepare the Aromatics and Glaze
5m
5mSauté Aromatics
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic for 2 minutes until softened. Remove from pan and set aside.
Mix Glaze
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
2Mix the Meatloaf Base
10m
10mCombine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef with paprika, parsley flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture, Worcestershire sauce, half and half, egg, and Italian bread crumbs to the ground beef mixture. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3Chill and Form the Loaf
30m
30mChill Mixture
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the meatloaf mixture for at least 30 minutes. This helps the loaf hold its shape.
Form Loaf
After chilling, remove the mixture from the refrigerator and form it into a loaf shape on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet.
4Bake the Meatloaf
1h
1hApply Glaze
Evenly spread the prepared ketchup glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake
Transfer the meatloaf to the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Tips
Do not overmix the meatloaf ingredients, as this can result in a tough texture.
Chilling the mixture before forming the loaf helps it hold its shape better during baking.
An internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is the safe doneness for ground beef.