Hearty Meatloaf

Sink your fork into the ultimate comfort food with this Hearty Meatloaf recipe, a deliciously tender and flavorful classic that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. Made with a blend of 80% lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a harmonious mix of milk, eggs, and savory seasonings like garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and dried herbs, this meatloaf achieves the ideal balance of moisture and texture. Topped with a glossy layer of ketchup that caramelizes while baking, each slice is a savory-sweet delight. Ready in just under 1.5 hours, this easy-to-make dish comes together quickly with minimal prep time, making it an ideal weeknight meal. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Ketchup (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Using clean hands or a large spoon, mix the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined but avoid overmixing as this can result in a dense meatloaf.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Shape it into a loaf approximately 9x5 inches in size.

Step 5

Spread the additional 1/4 cup of ketchup evenly on top of the meatloaf as a glaze.

Step 6

Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) on a meat thermometer.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 8

Slice and serve warm with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1556.9 grams (1556.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3162

Total Fat 202.70g	260%
Saturated Fat 78.10g	391%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1009mg	336%
Sodium 7364mg	320%
Total Carbohydrate 150.40g	55%
Dietary Fiber 7.00g	25%
Total Sugars 53.90g
Protein 186.90g	374%

Vitamin D 192IU	960%
Calcium 487mg	37%
Iron 27mg	149%
Potassium 3072mg	65%

*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: 57.5%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 19.0%