Description
Savor the warmth of home with this classic meatloaf recipe, combining seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a delightful glaze. Each slice offers a tender, juicy texture with a hint of sweetness from the ketchup-brown sugar topping. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights, this meatloaf will evoke fond memories around the dinner table while delivering incredible flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for glaze)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
- For the glaze, blend ketchup and brown sugar; spread it over the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg