Description
A comforting and hearty classic meatloaf that’s perfect for family dinners, customizable with your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (85 – 90% Lean)
- 1 cup onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped; 1 tbsp dry parsley can be substituted)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain, panko, or seasoned)
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¾ cup ketchup (for topping)
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar (white or wine vinegar can be substituted)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, paprika, parsley, breadcrumbs, and milk. Mix everything until well combined.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper for the glaze. Pour this mixture over the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra moisture, add grated vegetables like carrots or zucchini. Letting the meatloaf rest for a few minutes helps keep it together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American