Description
This homemade meatloaf is a comforting classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to any family meal. With its tender ground beef base, savory spices, and a touch of sweetness from the glaze, each slice is bursting with flavor. Perfectly baked until golden brown, this dish offers an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen and makes it hard to resist. Whether served fresh out of the oven or as leftovers in a hearty sandwich, this meatloaf promises to be a beloved staple at your dinner table. Impress your loved ones with this easy-to-follow recipe that’s simple enough for beginners yet packed with deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup ketchup (plus extra for glaze)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent; cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, sautéed onions, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; mix until incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet and spread half the ketchup-brown sugar glaze over the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°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 serving
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 487mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 88mg