Simple 2 Person Meatloaf
This Simple 2 Person Meatloaf recipe is the perfect solution for a cozy, home-cooked dinner without leftovers! Made with just half a pound of ground beef, a touch of finely chopped onion, and a flavorful blend of garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and dried parsley, this recipe delivers big taste in a small package. Topped with a glossy ketchup glaze, it’s baked to juicy perfection in under an hour, making it ideal for weeknight meals or an intimate dinner for two. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, this tender and moist meatloaf pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh garden salad. Perfectly portioned, this dish proves that great things come in small sizes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound ground beef
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all ingredients together gently with your hands or a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
Lightly grease a small baking dish or loaf pan. Shape the meat mixture into a small loaf shape and place it in the dish or pan.
Spread 2 tablespoons of ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf as a glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your delicious, homemade meatloaf with your favorite side dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 383 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*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.
