Cheap Meatloaf

Meet your new weeknight dinner hero: Cheap Meatloaf! This budget-friendly recipe combines the richness of ground beef and ground pork, blended with pantry staples like breadcrumbs, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce for a perfectly moist and flavorful loaf. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s a fuss-free dish that delivers big on taste, thanks to seasonings like garlic powder and a tangy ketchup glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Ideal for feeding a family of four, this easy meatloaf pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or even a simple salad. Affordable, satisfying, and utterly delicious, Cheap Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food without breaking the bank.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup ketchup (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, and milk.

Step 3

Add the egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands or a sturdy spoon until well combined.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 5

Spread the additional 0.25 cup of ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf for a tasty glaze.

Step 6

Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Once cooked, let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 8

Enjoy your cheap and delicious meatloaf with your favorite side dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1160.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2216.8

Total Fat 140.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 712.2mg	0%
Sodium 4885.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 154.7g	0%

Vitamin D 101.7IU	0%
Calcium 363.6mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1862.9mg	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: 55.9%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 16.7%