Description
Meatloaf is the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to the dinner table. This easy and delicious meatloaf recipe showcases a perfect blend of seasoned ground beef, breadcrumbs, and spices, resulting in a succulent dish that delights everyone from kids to adults. The aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes is simply irresistible. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike. Plus, leftovers make for tasty sandwiches or salads, making this dish both versatile and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, and ketchup. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; spread over the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice ~100g
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg