Meatloaf
Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy and delicious Meatloaf recipe! This comforting classic is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its tender and moist texture, finished with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze, this meatloaf is sure to be a favorite at your table. You can easily customize it by substituting ground beef with chicken or turkey for a lighter twist. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup ketchup (for the glaze)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onions, ground beef (or chicken/turkey), milk, eggs, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for the glaze. Spread over the meatloaf after the initial baking.
- Return to the oven for an additional 20–30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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