Prizewinning Meatloaf

Transform your weeknight dinners with this *Prizewinning Meatloaf*, a hearty, family-approved classic that’s packed with rich flavor and a sweet, tangy glaze. Featuring a perfect blend of juicy ground beef, finely diced onion, minced garlic, and parsley, this recipe combines pantry staples like breadcrumbs soaked in milk, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard to create a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The star of the show is the irresistible homemade glaze—crafted with ketchup, brown sugar, and a hint of apple cider vinegar—that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes to perfection in just over an hour. With minimal prep time and comforting, nostalgic flavors, this easy meatloaf recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dry mustard
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
• 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). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until everything is evenly incorporated, but do not overmix.

Step 4

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Press it down gently to shape it into a loaf that is even on top.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.

Step 7

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1628.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3292.8

Total Fat 205.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1012.8mg	0%
Sodium 7564.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 75.1g
Protein 188.8g	0%

Vitamin D 191.9IU	0%
Calcium 530.9mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 3369.1mg	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: 56.0%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 21.1%