Description
This hearty, flavorful meatloaf brings together seasoned ground beef, a soft interior, and a sticky‑sweet glaze that caramelizes beautifully on top. It’s simple to pull together, yet delivers that “just like home” satisfaction. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep — and you’ll get seconds (or thirds) without regrets.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
1 ½ lb (≈700 g) ground beef (80/20 lean‑to‑fat)
½ lb (≈225 g) ground pork (optional, for extra flavor and juiciness)
1 cup plain breadcrumbs (or panko)
½ cup milk
1 large egg
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried parsley)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Glaze:
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk until softened, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork (if using), soaked breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined — avoid overworking the meat to keep loaf tender.
Transfer mixture into the loaf pan and press gently to shape into a compact loaf.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to make the glaze.
Spoon about two-thirds of the glaze over the meatloaf, spreading evenly. Reserve remaining glaze for later.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove loaf, brush with remaining glaze, and return to oven for another 15 minutes — or until internal temperature reaches 160 °F (70 °C) and meatloaf is cooked through.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. This helps juices redistribute and makes slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Calories: 330 / Serving
- Sugar: 6g / Serving
- Fat: 18g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 20g / Serving
- Fiber: 5g / Serving
- Protein: 20g / Serving