Description
This classic Meatloaf Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. With its savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a sweet-tangy glaze, this dish not only pleases the palate but also warms the heart. Easy to prepare and versatile, it pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Whether served fresh out of the oven or enjoyed as a tasty meatloaf sandwich the next day, this recipe guarantees satisfaction for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- Ketchup (for the glaze)
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté chopped onions in olive oil until golden; then let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions, minced garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, salt, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 40 minutes uncovered.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder; spread over meatloaf and bake an additional 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg