Classic Meatloaf

Classic Meatloaf

This easy meatloaf recipe is just like the traditional meatloaf grandma used to make. Tender and juicy with the perfect tomato glaze!

Prep15 min
Cook50 min
Total1 hr 5 min
Servings7
Difficultyeasy
AmericanDinner / SupperEntrees

Ingredients

  • 1 largeEggs
  • cupMilk
  • 1 tspWorcestershire Sauce
  • 0.5 cupBreadcrumbs, plain
  • 1 tspItalian Seasoning
  • 0.5 tspGarlic Powder
  • 1 tspSalt
  • 0.25 tspblack pepper ( cracked, $0.05), freshly
  • 0.5 cupOnion, minced
  • 1.5 lbBeef, ground
  • 0.5 cupKetchup
  • 1 tbspBrown Sugar
  • 1 tbspWorcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tspYellow Mustard

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. In a separate small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mince the onion.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef, egg mixture, breadcrumb mixture, and minced onion to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing.

  3. 3

    Place the meat mixture on a rimmed baking dish and shape it into a loaf that is approximately 4-inches wide, 8-inches long, and 2-inches tall.

  4. 4

    In a separate small bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard). Spread the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.

  5. 5

    Bake the meatloaf for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.