Moist Meatloaf

Savor the comfort of home-cooked bliss with our Moist Meatloaf recipe—an easy, flavor-packed dish designed to impress. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef mixed with sautéed onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, this meatloaf is tender and juicy with every bite. A rich glaze made of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard adds a mouthwatering sweet-savory finish that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Ready in just over an hour, this classic recipe is ideal for family dinners or meal prep, serving up slices of hearty, homemade goodness. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal that's sure to please. Keywords: moist meatloaf recipe, easy meatloaf, homemade comfort food, dinner ideas, juicy meatloaf.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 2 units large eggs, lightly beaten
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup ketchup (for topping glaze)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping glaze)
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (for topping glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

Step 2

In a large skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion in a tablespoon of oil over medium heat until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Mix the ingredients gently using your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.

Step 5

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape it into a loaf, pressing gently to ensure it's even.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the topping glaze.

Step 7

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf using a spoon or silicone spatula.

Step 8

Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.

Step 9

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps lock in the juices.

Step 10

Serve the meatloaf warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1645.6 grams (1645.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3314

Total Fat 204.60g	262%
Saturated Fat 78.70g	394%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1011mg	337%
Sodium 6715mg	292%
Total Carbohydrate 188.70g	69%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 89.30g
Protein 187.10g	374%

Vitamin D 190IU	950%
Calcium 489mg	38%
Iron 27mg	151%
Potassium 2671mg	57%

*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: 55.1%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 22.6%