Description
Discover America’s most beloved classic meatloaf recipe, a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This timeless, homemade meatloaf recipe features a juicy blend of beef and pork, seasoned to perfection and topped with a savory glaze. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a comforting meal that embodies American culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (preferably 80/20)
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, and milk. Mix until well combined.
- Add eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet. Optionally, top with strips of bacon.
- Bake for about 1 hour, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Halfway through baking, brush the top with additional ketchup or glaze. Once baked, let rest for 10 minutes before slicing for best results.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the mixture.
- To keep the meatloaf moist, avoid overmixing the ingredients.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 125mg