Working Girls Meatloaf

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this "Working Girls Meatloaf," a hearty and flavorful dish that's as quick and approachable as it is delicious. Made with a classic 80/20 ground beef blend, this easy meatloaf recipe is infused with the savory goodness of minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and smoky paprika, all bound together with a perfect mix of breadcrumbs and milk for a tender texture. Topped with a tangy-sweet glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this meatloaf bakes to perfection in just over an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights, this make-ahead-friendly dish pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, or a crisp side salad. Whether you're planning a quick family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this classic meatloaf is sure to be a comforting hit. Keywords: easy meatloaf recipe, ground beef meatloaf, tangy glaze meatloaf, comfort food dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Dried parsley
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. Mix with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the meatloaf dense.

Step 3

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to form an even loaf shape.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 7

After 45 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 8

Check the internal temperature of the meatloaf with a meat thermometer. It should read 160°F (71°C) when fully cooked.

Step 9

Once done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Serve with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or a simple salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1815.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3396.5

Total Fat 206.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1036.2mg	0%
Sodium 6884.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 93.0g
Protein 191.9g	0%

Vitamin D 243.6IU	0%
Calcium 689.1mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 3653.7mg	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: 54.4%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 23.2%