Hearty Meatloaf
Sink your fork into the ultimate comfort food with this Hearty Meatloaf recipe, a deliciously tender and flavorful classic that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. Made with a blend of 80% lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a harmonious mix of milk, eggs, and savory seasonings like garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and dried herbs, this meatloaf achieves the ideal balance of moisture and texture. Topped with a glossy layer of ketchup that caramelizes while baking, each slice is a savory-sweet delight. Ready in just under 1.5 hours, this easy-to-make dish comes together quickly with minimal prep time, making it an ideal weeknight meal. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands or a large spoon, mix the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined but avoid overmixing as this can result in a dense meatloaf.
Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Shape it into a loaf approximately 9x5 inches in size.
Spread the additional 1/4 cup of ketchup evenly on top of the meatloaf as a glaze.
Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) on a meat thermometer.
Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Slice and serve warm with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.7 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.1 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1009 mg | 336% | |
| Sodium | 7364 mg | 320% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 186.9 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 487 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 3072 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.
