Cap City Diner Meatloaf

Savor the ultimate comfort food with Cap City Diner Meatloaf, a hearty and flavorful classic perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. This recipe combines a rich blend of ground beef and pork with aromatic onions, garlic, and fresh parsley, ensuring every bite is tender and flavorful. A touch of paprika, breadcrumbs, and milk keeps the meatloaf moist and perfectly seasoned, while a sweet and tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce adds irresistibly sticky goodness. Ready in just over an hour and serving six people, this meatloaf pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies. Whether you're craving a nostalgic meal or looking for an easy yet impressive dish, this homemade diner-style meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground beef
• 0.5 pounds Ground pork
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, 1/4 cup of ketchup, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to create the glaze.

Step 5

Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove it from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top.

Step 7

Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1567.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3118.9

Total Fat 185.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1038.7mg	0%
Sodium 6235.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 72.5g
Protein 208.0g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 482.0mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 2647.4mg	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: 52.7%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 21.1%