Classic Meatloaf Recipe

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef (85 - 90 % Lean)

1 cup onion (finely diced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

3 tablespoons ketchup

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon basil (dried or fresh)

1 teaspoon oregano (dried or fresh)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped, dry can be substituted)

1 cup breadcrumbs (plain, panko or seasoned)

⅓ cup milk

¾ cup ketchup

2 teaspoon cider vinegar (white or wine vinegar can be substituted)

2 tablespoon brown sugar (light or dark)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Meatloaf Mix

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.If possible allow the meat to set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. (or overnight)

Shape the meat into a loaf and place it on a parchment lined baking dish. Bake in the 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Meatloaf Glaze

Mix the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl, making sure it's well blended.

After 45 minutes remove the meatloaf from the oven and spoon the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.Then place the meatloaf back into the oven.

Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Allow the meatloaf to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serve it with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

• Calories: 423 kcal
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 128 mg
• Sodium: 916 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 24 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 11 g
• Protein: 24 g