Description
This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With a golden-brown crust and rich, savory flavors, this dish promises to delight everyone at your table. Easy to prepare, it combines classic ingredients that create a tender loaf that melts in your mouth. Serve it fresh out of the oven with mashed potatoes or veggies for a meal that will be remembered long after the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs 80/20 ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup ketchup (divided)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté chopped onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- For the topping, mix remaining ketchup with brown sugar and spread over the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°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 (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg