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Description
This recipe provides a classic, comforting beef meatloaf with a traditional glaze. It is an easy-to-follow guide for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for meatloaf mixture)
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or place a wire rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten egg, chopped onion, bell pepper (if using), minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and 1/4 cup ketchup. Use your hands to gently mix until all ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan, or form it into an even loaf shape on the wire rack on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- Spread about half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when measured with a meat thermometer. During the last 15-20 minutes of baking, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf.
- Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatloaf mixture to avoid a tough texture.
- Resting the meatloaf after baking helps redistribute juices for a moist and flavorful result.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg