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Old Fashioned Meatloaf

A classic comfort food, this old fashioned meatloaf is hearty and flavorful, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Base
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80/20
  • 1 cup bread crumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
Topping
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Meatloaf
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, beaten egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and milk.
  3. Mix the ingredients together until well combined, but do not overmix.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf.
Add the Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
  2. Spread the topping mixture evenly over the meatloaf.
Bake the Meatloaf
  1. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  2. Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a classic meal.

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