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A close-up of a slice of juicy meatloaf recipe topped with a glistening glaze, served on a plate.

Classic Meatloaf

A simple and hearty meatloaf recipe that is perfect for a family dinner. This dish is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a twist, add diced onions or bell peppers to the meat mixture. Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.

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