Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, this Simple and Delicious Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that your whole family will love. Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of 80/20 ground beef, breadcrumbs, and milk for a moist texture, plus the savory kick of Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion for rich depth of flavor, this recipe doesnβt skimp on taste. A tangy homemade glaze made with ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard caramelizes beautifully as it bakes, creating a mouthwatering finish. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under an hour, this hearty meatloaf is an easy dinner idea that's perfect for weeknights or a relaxed Sunday meal. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten eggs, chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf, roughly 8-9 inches long, and place it on the prepared baking sheet or in the loaf pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ketchup (2 tablespoons), brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to create the glaze.
Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160Β°F (71Β°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Calories |
3195 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 206.1 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.0 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1023 mg | 341% | |
| Sodium | 5900 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 185.5 g | 371% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 2863 mg | 61% | |
*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.