Jerry's Meatloaf

Jerry’s Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food classic, featuring a perfectly moist and flavorful blend of 80/20 ground beef, tender breadcrumbs soaked in milk, and a medley of seasoning staples like Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and finely chopped onion. This hearty dish is crowned with a glossy, tangy-sweet glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, baked to caramelized perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven, this timeless recipe is easy to whip up for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love! Perfect for fans of classic meatloaf recipes, this dish is sure to become a nostalgic favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 large egg
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup (for meat mixture)
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, 3 tablespoons of ketchup, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.

Step 5

Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf, reserving the rest for later.

Step 6

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (70°C).

Step 8

Let the meatloaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Slice and enjoy your homemade Jerry’s Meatloaf with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1598.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3306.3

Total Fat 208.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 1092.3mg	0%
Sodium 8022.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 72.7g
Protein 188.9g	0%

Vitamin D 217.4IU	0%
Calcium 514.8mg	0%
Iron 28.0mg	0%
Potassium 3500.8mg	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: 56.8%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 20.4%