Moist Meatloaf
Savor the comfort of home-cooked bliss with our Moist Meatloaf recipe—an easy, flavor-packed dish designed to impress. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef mixed with sautéed onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, this meatloaf is tender and juicy with every bite. A rich glaze made of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard adds a mouthwatering sweet-savory finish that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Ready in just over an hour, this classic recipe is ideal for family dinners or meal prep, serving up slices of hearty, homemade goodness. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal that's sure to please. Keywords: moist meatloaf recipe, easy meatloaf, homemade comfort food, dinner ideas, juicy meatloaf.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 units large eggs, lightly beaten
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup (for topping glaze)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping glaze)
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (for topping glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
In a large skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion in a tablespoon of oil over medium heat until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients gently using your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.
Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape it into a loaf, pressing gently to ensure it's even.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the topping glaze.
Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf using a spoon or silicone spatula.
Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps lock in the juices.
Serve the meatloaf warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 204.6 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.7 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1011 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 6715 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.7 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.3 g | ||
| Protein | 187.1 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 27.1 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 2671 mg | 57% | |
*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.
