Description
The Best Meatloaf Ever is a comforting dish that elevates any family meal with its rich flavors and juicy texture. Perfect for gatherings or busy weeknights, this meatloaf combines lean ground beef with a harmonious blend of seasonings, all topped off with a tangy homemade sauce. It’s versatile enough to serve as leftovers for lunch or even as a hearty sandwich the next day. With easy preparation steps and ingredients you likely already have on hand, this recipe promises satisfaction for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs, chopped onion, ground beef, milk, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, minced garlic.
- Mix until fully combined and shape into a loaf; place in a greased loaf pan.
- For the sauce: Heat ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Pour half the sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add remaining sauce and bake for an additional 45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg