Description
Classic meatloaf brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table. With tender ground beef mingling with savory spices, this dish is topped with a tangy ketchup glaze, making it the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, learn how to create this timeless recipe that will leave your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- ½ cup ketchup (divided)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, sautéed onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and half of the ketchup; mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan and spread the remaining ketchup on top.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let it 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 (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg