Kids Love This Meatloaf

Discover the ultimate family-friendly dinner with "Kids Love This Meatloaf," a hearty and flavorful recipe that lives up to its name! Made with tender ground beef, savory seasonings, and a hidden boost of nutrition from grated carrots, this meatloaf is packed with kid-approved ingredients like shredded cheddar cheese and a tangy-sweet ketchup glaze made with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. The addition of breadcrumbs and milk keeps it perfectly moist, while simple pantry staples like garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce add depth to every bite. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of hands-on time, this dish bakes to perfection in one hour, making it an effortless yet satisfying meal for busy weeknights. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or a crisp side salad for a complete dinner the whole family will rave about. Perfectly seasoned, deliciously cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this recipe guarantees clean plates and happy smiles at the dinner table!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Grated carrot
• 0.5 cup Finely diced onion
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Add the grated carrot, diced onion, and shredded cheddar cheese to the meat mixture. Gently fold everything together.

Step 4

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet, or pack it into the greased loaf pan.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for the topping. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 8

Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1665.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3185.6

Total Fat 197.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1085.8mg	0%
Sodium 7135.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 74.6g
Protein 202.7g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 858.0mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 3411.3mg	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: 54.0%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 21.4%