Family Favourite Meatloaf

Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Family Favourite Meatloaf recipe—a timeless classic that brings hearty flavors and nostalgic warmth to your dinner table. Made with tender ground beef, a medley of finely chopped onions and garlic, and a seasoning blend of thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper, this meatloaf is perfectly moist and flavorful. The signature glaze, a tangy-sweet combination of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, caramelizes beautifully in the oven, adding irresistible sweetness to every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals, serving up to six. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes and fresh green beans for a wholesome, satisfying feast that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 900 grams ground beef
• 120 grams bread crumbs
• 120 milliliters milk
• 1 piece large egg
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 60 milliliters ketchup
• 15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 120 milliliters ketchup (for glaze)
• 15 grams brown sugar (for glaze)
• 5 milliliters apple cider vinegar (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, 60 ml of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients together gently using your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into a loaf shape on the prepared baking sheet, or press it into the loaf pan. Smooth the top to create an even surface.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the 120 ml of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.

Step 6

Spoon half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

Step 9

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1537.6 grams (1537.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2920

Total Fat 173.60g	223%
Saturated Fat 68.40g	342%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 795mg	265%
Sodium 6695mg	291%
Total Carbohydrate 170.60g	62%
Dietary Fiber 8.80g	31%
Total Sugars 72.70g
Protein 181.20g	362%

Vitamin D 96IU	478%
Calcium 590mg	45%
Iron 24mg	136%
Potassium 3366mg	72%

*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: 52.6%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 23.0%