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Ultimate Meatloaf

Thick slices of juicy beef – studded with aromatics and baked under a sweet/tangy crown. This is the most flavorful, tender meatloaf ever!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword ground beef, ketchup glaze, meatloaf
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 426kcal
Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

  • 2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs regular or gluten-free
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 medium onion grated, about 1/2 cup grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Glaze

  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If you’re using aluminum foil, spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the meatloaf ingredients. Use your hands to mix until completely blended. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and shape into an 8x4-inch log.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the glaze ingredients.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf with the glaze. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reaches 160 degrees.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg