Mama's Meatloaf

Hearty, comforting, and bursting with homestyle flavor, Mama's Meatloaf is the ultimate classic dinner recipe everyone will love. Made with tender ground beef, aromatic onion, garlic, and a perfect blend of seasonings, this meatloaf is kept moist and flavorful with milk, breadcrumbs, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. Topped with a sweet and tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard, each slice delivers the perfect balance of savory and zesty. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-prep dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Serve this timeless meatloaf recipe with creamy mashed potatoes or crisp green beans for a meal that's as satisfying as a warm hug from Mom.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.75 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Prepare a loaf pan by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.

Step 5

Transfer the meatloaf mixture into the prepared pan, pressing it down gently to form an even layer.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard to create the glaze.

Step 7

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve warm, and enjoy Mama’s classic meatloaf with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1581.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2885.5

Total Fat 178.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 838.1mg	0%
Sodium 5607.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 64.0g
Protein 183.3g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 484.4mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 3020.2mg	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: 53.9%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 21.5%