Katie Joel's Meatloaf Recipe

Katie Joel's Meatloaf Recipe is the ultimate comfort food classic, combining juicy ground beef with a medley of flavorful ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic for depth. This perfectly moist meatloaf is elevated with a sweet and tangy glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard, creating a caramelized topping that's irresistibly good. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing dish bakes to perfection in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or casual family gatherings. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a hearty, satisfying meal everyone will love. Perfectly seasoned and wonderfully straightforward, this meatloaf will quickly become a staple in your recipe lineup!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup, for meatloaf mixture ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup, for glaze ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, 0.5 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Using your hands or a large spoon, mix everything together until well combined but not overworked.

Step 4

Transfer the meatloaf mixture to a baking dish or loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the glaze by combining 0.75 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Mix until smooth.

Step 6

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 7

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 160°F (71°C) on a meat thermometer.

Step 8

Once done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 9

Slice and serve warm. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or a side of vegetables for a complete meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1770.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3075.4

Total Fat 179.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 985.1mg	0%
Sodium 6675.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 94.7g
Protein 187.6g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 458.0mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 3137.9mg	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: 50.8%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 25.6%