Melt in Your Mouth Meatloaf
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this "Melt in Your Mouth Meatloaf" recipe, featuring a perfectly balanced blend of 80/20 ground beef, tenderizing milk-soaked breadcrumbs, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for depth of flavor. This classic meatloaf is crowned with a rich, tangy glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, creating an irresistible caramelized topping. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this hearty dish bakes to perfection in an hour, delivering a moist, flavorful loaf that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a timeless, satisfying meal that lives up to its name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley. Use your hands or a large spoon to gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as it can make the meatloaf dense.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan or form it into a loaf shape on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
Spread half the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.2 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.8 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1031 mg | 344% | |
| Sodium | 6861 mg | 298% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.3 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.6 g | ||
| Protein | 190.1 g | 380% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 3481 mg | 74% | |
*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.
