Ohhh yes šš„ Meatloafāclassic, hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. Hereās a moist, flavorful, crowd-pleasing version thatās perfect for dinner.
š Classic Meatloaf
Ingredients (serves 4ā6)
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) ground beef (or half beef, half pork for extra flavor)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
For topping (optional but classic):
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
Instructions
1ļøā£ Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C).
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2ļøā£ Prepare meatloaf mixture
- In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes.
- Add ground beef, onion, garlic, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
- Mix gently until just combinedādonāt overwork, or meatloaf will be dense.
3ļøā£ Shape & top
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in prepared pan.
- Mix topping ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, mustard) and spread evenly over the top.
4ļøā£ Bake
- Bake 55ā65 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160Ā°F (71Ā°C).
5ļøā£ Rest & serve
- Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
Pro Tips
- Moist meatloaf: soaking breadcrumbs in milk prevents dryness.
- Flavor boost: sautƩ onions and garlic before adding for deeper flavor.
- Donāt overmix: keeps meatloaf tender, not dense.
- Make ahead: can shape and refrigerate overnight; bake the next day.
I can also give a ācheesy, bacon-wrapped meatloafā version thatās extra juicy and decadent, basically next-level comfort food š.
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