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Classic Meatloaf

BakedEasyPrep 15 minCook 1hServes 6
Classic Meatloaf

A tender, well-seasoned meatloaf with a sweet-tangy tomato glaze — the weeknight classic that makes excellent sandwiches the next day.

Ingredients

  • 2 ground beef (2 lb), 80/20
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup ketchup, divided
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment.
  2. Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix the beef, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and 0.25 cup of the ketchup — just until combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Shape into a loaf about 9 inches long on the prepared pan.
  5. Stir the remaining 0.5 cup ketchup with the brown sugar and vinegar and spread it over the top.
  6. Bake 55-65 minutes, until the center reads 160°F.
  7. Rest 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together.
Serve with: mashed potatoes, brown gravy and buttered peas or green beans.

Overmixing is what makes meatloaf dense: mix only until the ingredients disappear, then stop.

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