Don's Favorite Meatloaf

Don's Favorite Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, blending classic ingredients with a touch of elevated flavor. This tender and juicy meatloaf features a signature mix of 80/20 ground beef, Italian-style breadcrumbs, and a tangy-sweet glaze made from ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of dried thyme, it’s seasoned to perfection before being baked to golden, caramelized glory. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser comes together effortlessly, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or cozy family meal. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans for a homestyle feast everyone will love. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly satisfying, Don’s Favorite Meatloaf is destined to become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Mix everything together gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined.

Step 3

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Use your hands to shape it into an even loaf, ensuring it’s compact but not overly packed.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar to make the glaze. Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf, reserving the other half for later.

Step 5

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top.

Step 6

Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for fully cooked ground beef.

Step 7

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 8

Carefully lift the meatloaf out of the pan (if using parchment paper) or slice directly in the pan. Serve warm with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1664.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3365.2

Total Fat 200.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 838.2mg	0%
Sodium 6940.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 83.9g
Protein 180.3g	0%

Vitamin D 149.9IU	0%
Calcium 535.0mg	0%
Iron 28.1mg	0%
Potassium 3184.1mg	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: 54.1%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 24.3%