The Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe
The Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe is a comforting classic that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. This tender and juicy dish blends lean ground beef with savory spices, all topped with a delightful ketchup glaze. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to customize and guarantees smiles all around the table. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this nostalgic meal that evokes warmth and togetherness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in a splash of oil until translucent. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, oregano, and half of the ketchup until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan or on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread remaining ketchup on top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg