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Classic Meatloaf
American

Classic Meatloaf

Ground beef, onion, egg, ketchup glaze. The meatloaf people search for leftover sandwiches tomorrow — one loaf, weeknight oven, nothing gourmet about the name.

70 minsEasy4 servings410 kcal

shopping_basketIngredients

  • Ground beef2 pounds
  • Onion1 small, grated or finely minced
  • Garlic2 cloves, minced
  • Eggs2 large
  • Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers3/4 cup
  • Milk1/3 cup
  • Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon
  • Ketchup1/2 cup, divided
  • Salt1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper1 teaspoon

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories

410

Protein

28g

Fat

24g

Carbs

18g

restaurantInstructions

1

Heat oven

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan or a sheet pan with foil.

2

Mix

Soak breadcrumbs in milk 2 minutes. Add beef, onion, garlic, eggs, Worcestershire, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

3

Shape

Pack into a loaf pan or free-form a loaf on the sheet pan about 9x5 inches. Spread remaining ketchup on top.

4

Bake

Bake 50–60 minutes until the center is 160°F. If you do not have a thermometer, the juices should run mostly clear, not red. Rest 10 minutes before slicing or it crumbles.

5

Leftovers

Cold slices on bread with more ketchup is the point. Reheat slices in a skillet with a lid so they do not dry out.

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