Melissa's Easy Meatloaf

Say hello to comfort food at its finest with Melissa's Easy Meatloaf—a family-friendly classic that's as simple to make as it is delicious! This hearty recipe combines tender ground beef, soft breadcrumbs, and a medley of savory seasonings like Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onions to create a flavorful, moist loaf every time. Topped with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze and baked to perfection, this meatloaf is a cozy dinner idea that’s ready in just 20 minutes of prep. Perfect for busy weeknights or a stress-free Sunday supper, serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes and green beans for a meal that everyone will adore. Searching for an effortless and crowd-pleasing dinner recipe? Melissa's Easy Meatloaf has you covered!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (for topping)

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, chopped onion, 1/4 cup of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix everything together until well combined, but be careful not to overmix to avoid a dense texture.

Step 3

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet or press it evenly into the loaf pan.

Step 4

Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf to create a glaze.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.

Step 6

Once cooked, let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps retain the juices and makes it easier to cut clean slices.

Step 7

Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and green beans. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1590.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2885.6

Total Fat 178.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 985.1mg	0%
Sodium 7746.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 58.4g
Protein 188.2g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 414.9mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 3294.5mg	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: 25.2%

Carbs: 20.8%