Description
Old Fashioned Meatloaf is a timeless comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to family gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe features juicy ground beef blended with fresh ingredients, topped with a zesty sauce for a delightful finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meatloaf promises to please everyone at the table with its moist texture and rich flavor. Whether served alongside creamy mashed potatoes or nestled in a sandwich, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, soak panko bread crumbs in milk; set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in butter until fragrant and lightly browned. Add garlic and cook briefly before cooling.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, soaked bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, egg, cooled onions, and garlic. Mix gently until combined and shape into a loaf on the baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
- While baking, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the sauce. After the initial baking time, spread the sauce over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg