Simply the Best Meatloaf
Juicy, tender, and bursting with classic comfort food flavors, "Simply the Best Meatloaf" lives up to its name as the ultimate family dinner staple. This easy meatloaf recipe combines rich ground beef, a perfect 80/20 blend, with pantry staples like breadcrumbs, milk, and flavorful seasonings like minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and dried parsley. Topped with a tangy-sweet ketchup glaze made with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar, it bakes to perfection with a caramelized finish that’s truly irresistible. Simple yet satisfying, this recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep and delivers a hearty, home-cooked meal in under an hour. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing dinner that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting Sunday suppers, this meatloaf is guaranteed to become your go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 mix)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large egg
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender loaf.
Transfer the meat mixture to a lightly greased baking dish or loaf pan. Shape it into a loaf, approximately 9x5 inches.
In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and flavorful result.
Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.0 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.1 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1092 mg | 364% | |
| Sodium | 7886 mg | 343% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.5 g | ||
| Protein | 189.0 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 27.5 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 3311 mg | 70% | |
*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.
