Description

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this easy and classic meatloaf recipe. Perfectly moist and tender, this savory dish is glazed with a sweet and tangy ketchup sauce that elevates its flavor profile. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, you can customize it with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or turkey, making it versatile to suit everyone’s palate. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as delicious leftovers in sandwiches, this meatloaf is sure to become a staple in your home. Follow our straightforward instructions for a satisfying meal that brings the family together.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 pounds lean ground beef (or a mix of ground chicken/turkey)
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the chopped onions until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds; remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onions and garlic with ground beef, milk, eggs, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan, smoothing the top.
Bake for about 40 minutes.
For the glaze, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl while the meatloaf bakes.
After 40 minutes of baking, spoon the glaze over the meatloaf and return it to the oven for another 20-30 minutes until cooked through.
Allow resting for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with extra parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 80mg