Description
Old Fashioned Meatloaf is the epitome of comfort food, combining hearty ground beef with a deliciously tangy topping sauce. This easy meatloaf recipe is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy weeknights, ensuring that every bite is filled with rich flavors and a moist texture that keeps everyone coming back for more. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a satisfying main course that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Elevate your dining experience by serving it with classic sides like mashed potatoes or fresh green beans for a truly delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, soak the panko bread crumbs in milk.
- Sauté diced onion in butter until fragrant; add minced garlic and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, soaked bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and sautéed onion and garlic.
- Shape mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet and score the top.
- Bake for 40 minutes; then spread topping sauce over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg