Maxine's Meatloaf

Meet Maxine's Meatloaf, your new go-to comfort food classic with a nourishing twist! This savory, homestyle recipe combines juicy 80% lean ground beef with finely chopped onion, garlic, and a secret ingredient—grated carrot—for added sweetness and moisture. Gently bound with milk, breadcrumbs, and beaten eggs, this meatloaf is seasoned to perfection with Worcestershire sauce and a touch of ketchup in the mix. The magic continues with a mouthwatering glaze of tangy ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Slice into tender, flavorful perfection and pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a meal everyone at the table will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely grated
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 cup Ketchup (for meat mixture)
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten eggs, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 3

Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared pan or shape it into a loaf on the baking sheet. Press down gently to form an even loaf shape.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to create the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 5

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C). If the top begins to brown too quickly, you can loosely cover it with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Slice and serve warm with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1732.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3320.3

Total Fat 204.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1007.2mg	0%
Sodium 8226.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 81.3g
Protein 189.0g	0%

Vitamin D 189.9IU	0%
Calcium 551.6mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 3785.4mg	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: 55.1%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 22.2%