Description
This classic meatloaf recipe delivers a tender, moist, and flavorful meatloaf, perfectly glazed with a savory ketchup-based topping. It's an easy, comforting dish ideal for a hearty dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oats, milk, fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix all ingredients thoroughly but avoid over-mixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Form a Loaf: Shape the mixture into a loaf approximately 9x5 inches on a casserole pan or rimmed baking sheet. Alternatively, you can press the mixture into a loaf pan for shaping.
- Coat with the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and coconut or brown sugar. Brush this glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf to create a flavorful crust.
- Cook: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes to let juices redistribute. Slice the meatloaf and serve warm.
Notes
- For the best texture, avoid overworking the meat mixture, which can make the meatloaf dense.
- Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing helps keep it moist and easier to cut.
- You can substitute ground beef with a mix of beef and pork for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer, bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan for a neater shape, though a rimmed baking sheet works well for a crustier exterior.
- Use quick-cooking oats as a binder instead of breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 626 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
