My Family's Favorite Meatloaf

Comforting, flavorful, and irresistibly moist, *My Family's Favorite Meatloaf* is a classic dish that embodies home-cooked perfection. Made with tender ground beef, a medley of savory seasonings like Worcestershire sauce and garlic, and bound together with breadcrumbs and milk for a melt-in-your-mouth texture, this meatloaf is elevated with a sweet-and-tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's baked to juicy perfection in just an hour, making it a satisfying dinner option for weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp steamed vegetables for a hearty, nostalgic meal the whole family will adore. Perfect for keyword searches like "classic meatloaf recipe," "easy family dinner," and "homemade comfort food," this recipe is sure to be a hit at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 preferred)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, diced onion, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.

Step 4

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet, or press it into the loaf pan, smoothing the top.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.

Step 6

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 7

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) is reached.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1581.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3188.4

Total Fat 193.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 653.2mg	0%
Sodium 4336.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 86.9g
Protein 175.8g	0%

Vitamin D 109.9IU	0%
Calcium 436.8mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 3290.3mg	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: 54.4%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 23.6%