Description
Hey comfort-food fan! Meet your new weeknight hero: tender, juicy meatloaf crowned with that sticky-sweet ketchup glaze. It’s foolproof, sliceable, and packed with cozy, nostalgic flavor — no dry bricks here! Perfect for family dinners, leftovers, or the world’s best sandwich tomorrow.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
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1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
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1 cup plain breadcrumbs
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½ cup whole milk
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1 egg
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1 small onion, finely chopped (or 1 tsp onion powder)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp salt + ½ tsp black pepper
For the Glaze:
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¼ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
2️⃣ Mix: Soak breadcrumbs in milk 2 min. Add egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Stir. Gently fold in beef — don’t overmix!
3️⃣ Shape: Form into a 9×5″ loaf on baking sheet. Make a shallow trench on top to help prevent cracks.
4️⃣ Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients. Brush ¾ on loaf.
5️⃣ Bake: 45 min. Brush with remaining glaze. Bake 15–20 more min, or until internal temp hits 160°F. Rest 10 min before slicing!
Notes
✨ Use 80/20 beef for juicy meatloaf.
✨ Don’t skip the rest time — it helps slices stay neat!
✨ Leftovers = epic cold sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 24g