Mom's Meat Loaf for 2

Perfectly portioned for an intimate dinner, "Mom's Meat Loaf for 2" delivers all the nostalgic comfort of classic home cooking in a scaled-down recipe. Featuring tender ground beef seasoned with breadcrumbs, milk, and a medley of flavorful ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and finely chopped onions, this hearty dish is topped with a luscious ketchup glaze that caramelizes beautifully during baking. Ready in under an hour, this meat loaf is ideal for busy evenings or cozy weekends, offering effortless preparation with a hands-on time of just 10 minutes. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp steamed vegetables for a comforting, homemade feast that feels just like a hug from mom.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound Ground beef (85% lean)
• 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Additional ketchup (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with clean hands or a large spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent the meat loaf from becoming tough.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into a small loaf and place it in the prepared loaf pan or on the baking sheet.

Step 4

Spread the additional ketchup evenly over the top of the loaf to form a glaze.

Step 5

Bake the meat loaf in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.

Step 6

Once fully cooked, remove the meat loaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 7

Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(468.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	742.1

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 374.7mg	0%
Sodium 2355.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.9g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80.8IU	0%
Calcium 123.8mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 903.7mg	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: 50.9%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 23.0%