Description
Discover the comforting delight of Old Fashioned Meatloaf, a timeless recipe that evokes the warmth of home-cooked meals. This savory dish combines ground beef with a medley of flavorful ingredients, resulting in a moist and delicious loaf that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy gatherings. With its tangy topping sauce and hearty texture, this meatloaf is sure to become a favorite at your table. It’s not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to fit into your meal prep routine. Enjoy it fresh or use leftovers in sandwiches and salads for quick meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soak panko bread crumbs in milk for a few minutes until fully absorbed.
- In a sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat; cook diced onion until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soaked bread crumbs, cooked onion and garlic mixture, egg, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and salt. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape into a loaf on the baking sheet and cut a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
- Mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard; spread over meatloaf after initial baking time.
- Continue baking for another 30-35 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg