Beth's Best Meatloaf

Beth’s Best Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food classic, combining bold flavors and a perfectly tender texture for a dish your family will adore. Made with a savory blend of ground beef, fragrant garlic, and finely chopped onion, this recipe is elevated with a touch of Worcestershire sauce and a hint of dried parsley. The moist crumb, achieved with breadcrumbs and milk, is balanced by the sweet and tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard—baked to caramelized perfection. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven, this hearty meatloaf pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes and green beans for a satisfying, home-cooked meal. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special family gathering, Beth’s Best Meatloaf promises nostalgic flavors with an elevated twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.33 cup (for glaze) ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix everything until well combined but avoid overmixing, as this can make the meatloaf dense.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to form an even loaf shape.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard to make the glaze.

Step 6

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and green beans, for a classic comfort meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1263.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2310.8

Total Fat 170.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1014.3mg	0%
Sodium 1338.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.2g
Protein 167.7g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 200.3mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2717.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 28.4%

Carbs: 6.7%