Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this moist meatloaf recipe that bursts with savory flavors and warmth. Made with simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. The combination of seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a tangy ketchup glaze makes this meatloaf irresistible. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes or your favorite veggies for a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a lined baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
- Spread ketchup on top of the meatloaf for added flavor.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg