Mighty Fine Meatloaf
Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with 'Mighty Fine Meatloaf,' a hearty, flavor-packed classic that's anything but ordinary. This recipe combines juicy 85% lean ground beef with breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs for a tender texture, while a medley of savory ingredients—like Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and finely chopped yellow onion—infuse every bite with rich, robust flavor. A luscious homemade glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar takes this meatloaf to the next level, creating a caramelized topping that’s irresistibly tangy and sweet. Perfectly baked to juicy perfection and ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy family-friendly dish serves up slices of pure comfort alongside classic sides like creamy mashed potatoes. Whether it's a weekday dinner or a weekend treat, 'Mighty Fine Meatloaf' is the ultimate crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, parsley, and paprika.
Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing as it can make the meatloaf tough.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a loaf, approximately 8 inches by 4 inches.
In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove it from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf.
Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring a moist meatloaf.
Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.3 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 999 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 7843 mg | 341% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.8 g | ||
| Protein | 190.5 g | 381% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 548 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 3425 mg | 73% | |
*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.
