Meatloaf Recipe Easy
Classic comfort food made easy with a tangy ketchup glaze and packed with lean ground beef, onions, and garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef 93% lean
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs Panko or gluten-free crumbs
- ¼ cup milk whole or 2%—dairy-free milk works too
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup ketchup plus extra for glazing
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg in a bowl. Add onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until just combined.
- Transfer mixture to loaf pan, press gently to shape. Apply ketchup and brown sugar glaze on top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest before slicing.
Notes
Let breadcrumbs soak in milk for added moisture. Customize with cheese or veggies. Leftovers taste better the next day.
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