Smooth Herbed Meatloaf

Elevate your dinner menu with this Smooth Herbed Meatloaf, a comforting classic that’s been expertly refined for maximum flavor and tenderness. Featuring a harmonious blend of ground beef and pork, this recipe is infused with fresh parsley and thyme, lending a fragrant herbal note to each bite. A milk-soaked breadcrumb mixture ensures the meatloaf stays moist and perfectly textured, while a flavorful glaze of tangy ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Packed with savory aromatics like garlic, onion, and Worcestershire sauce, this meatloaf is anything but ordinary. Perfect for a family meal or hearty leftovers, serve it sliced with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables for an unforgettable comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Eggs
• 75 grams Breadcrumbs
• 60 milliliters Milk
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 75 grams Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the milk and breadcrumbs. 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, ground pork, and soaked breadcrumbs. Add the eggs, parsley, thyme, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon until well combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down lightly to shape it evenly.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to create the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes in the pan to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 8

Carefully lift the meatloaf out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Slice and serve warm alongside your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1163.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2478.1

Total Fat 156.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 934.4mg	0%
Sodium 4861.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 34.5g
Protein 174.9g	0%

Vitamin D 109.2IU	0%
Calcium 348.7mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 1747.5mg	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: 56.1%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 16.0%