Easy to Slice Meatloaf
Experience the ultimate comfort food classic with our "Easy to Slice Meatloaf" recipe—a perfectly balanced dish that's moist, flavorful, and holds together beautifully for clean, even slices. This family-favorite features tender ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of Worcestershire for a rich, savory base, topped with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze that caramelizes as it bakes. With a quick 15-minute prep time and straightforward instructions, this recipe is an ideal weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a hearty, satisfying meal that hits all the right notes. Plus, it reheats like a dream for leftovers! This meatloaf is designed for easy slicing and delivering big flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.75 cup Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup of ketchup, salt, and pepper.
Mix the ingredients together gently with clean hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing as it can make the meatloaf dense.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down gently to form an even loaf shape.
Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of ketchup evenly on top of the meatloaf to create a flavorful glaze.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) as measured by a meat thermometer.
Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes to firm up, making it easier to slice.
Carefully remove the meatloaf from the pan, slice it into even portions, and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 202.6 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.1 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1009 mg | 336% | |
| Sodium | 6008 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.6 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.1 g | ||
| Protein | 186.4 g | 373% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 3046 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
