Mom's Best Meat Loaf

Embrace the comforting flavors of home with "Mom's Best Meat Loaf," a classic recipe packed with hearty ingredients and rich, savory taste. Made with lean ground beef, tender breadcrumbs, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, this meat loaf achieves the perfect balance of flavor and texture. The signature glaze—featuring a blend of sweet ketchup, brown sugar, and tangy mustard—adds a mouthwatering finish that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in just over an hour, this family-favorite dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or anytime you crave wholesome comfort food. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a large spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the meat loaf dense.

Step 3

Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and shape it into an even loaf. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard to make the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meat loaf.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.

Step 6

Once cooked, let the meat loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps retain its juices and make slicing easier.

Step 7

Slice and serve warm with your favorite sides, like mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1585.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2701.5

Total Fat 156.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 998.6mg	0%
Sodium 7400.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 72.8g
Protein 189.7g	0%

Vitamin D 218.7IU	0%
Calcium 516.4mg	0%
Iron 26.6mg	0%
Potassium 3319.2mg	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: 49.8%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 23.3%