The Original Best Ever Meatloaf

Elevate your dinner table with "The Original Best Ever Meatloaf," a timeless comfort food classic that’s perfectly seasoned and irresistibly juicy. Made with a balanced 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio of ground beef, this recipe combines pantry staples like bread crumbs, milk, and eggs with aromatic touches of onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce for incredible depth of flavor. A tangy-sweet glaze of ketchup and brown sugar takes this meatloaf to the next level, offering the perfect caramelized finish. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes and vibrant green beans. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this ultimate meatloaf recipe checks every box for deliciousness. It’s hearty, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

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 cup Bread crumbs
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, parsley, and paprika. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until the ingredients are evenly incorporated, but do not overmix.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup and brown sugar. This will be the glaze for the meatloaf.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove it from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top.

Step 7

Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and green beans. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1593 grams (1593.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3229

Total Fat 204.10g	262%
Saturated Fat 79.10g	395%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1015mg	338%
Sodium 4893mg	213%
Total Carbohydrate 153.00g	56%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 64.50g
Protein 187.60g	375%

Vitamin D 219IU	1093%
Calcium 731mg	56%
Iron 28mg	157%
Potassium 2784mg	59%

*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: 57.4%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 19.1%