Not Your Mama's Meatloaf

Elevate your comfort food game with "Not Your Mama's Meatloaf," a modern twist on the classic recipe that’s guaranteed to impress. Featuring a dynamic blend of ground beef and pork for unmatched juiciness, this meatloaf is infused with bold flavors from Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme. A touch of panko breadcrumbs soaked in milk ensures a perfectly tender texture, while a sweet and tangy glaze made with ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar adds irresistible caramelized flavor. Simple yet sophisticated, this meatloaf comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in an hour. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a hearty, comforting meal that’s anything but ordinary.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20)
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 count large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 cup ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to soak up the milk.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in a small drizzle of olive oil until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Add the soaked breadcrumbs, cooled onion and garlic mixture, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, ketchup, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, eggs, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 5

Use your hands or a large spoon to mix the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a loaf approximately 9 inches long and 4 inches wide.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for the glaze. Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.

Step 8

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, spread the remaining glaze over the top, and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 9

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1617.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3234.8

Total Fat 205.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1072.4mg	0%
Sodium 4101.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 79.5g
Protein 200.1g	0%

Vitamin D 175.8IU	0%
Calcium 543.5mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 2970.0mg	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: 57.4%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 17.7%