Best Ever Meatloaf: A Classic Comfort Dish

This Best Ever Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, offering a tender, juicy meatloaf with a perfectly seasoned flavor. The combination of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and eggs creates a moist texture, while the addition of onions and seasonings brings depth to every bite. The topping, a tangy ketchup glaze, gives it the perfect finishing touch, adding sweetness and a little bit of sharpness. Whether served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, or a simple salad, this meatloaf is a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or even grated cheese for extra richness.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
  
  

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  
  

• 1/4 cup milk
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  
  

• 1/4 cup ketchup (for the topping)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for the topping)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon mustard (for the topping)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
   
   

3. Transfer the meat mixture to the loaf pan and shape it into a loaf shape.
   
   

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the topping glaze. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
   
   

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
   
   

6. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 300 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 28g
  
  

• Fat: 20g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 12g
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 7g
  
  

• Sodium: 550mg