Chef's Catalog World's Greatest Meatloaf

Experience classic comfort food at its finest with Chef's Catalog World's Greatest Meatloaf—a perfect balance of tender, juicy meat and bold, flavorful seasonings. This recipe combines ground beef and pork for a rich, hearty base, while a breadcrumb and milk mixture ensures a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Aromatic additions like garlic, onion, and parsley infuse the meatloaf with savory depth, while a sweet and tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard elevates every bite. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, this meatloaf is easy to prepare and designed to impress. Whether it's for your next family dinner or meal prep for the week, this is the ultimate meatloaf recipe you'll come back to time and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (85% lean)
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp Ketchup (for meat mixture)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Dried parsley
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, and paprika. Mix everything together gently using your hands or a large spoon until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.

Step 4

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf (about 9x5 inches) and place it on the prepared baking sheet, or press it into a lightly greased loaf pan.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.

Step 7

Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your World's Greatest Meatloaf!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1294.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2477.5

Total Fat 136.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 892.2mg	0%
Sodium 6585.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 67.9g
Protein 169.2g	0%

Vitamin D 163.8IU	0%
Calcium 459.7mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 2184.4mg	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: 48.4%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 25.0%