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C. Motter Cindy

Mouthwatering Meatloaf

This classic, moist meatloaf recipe combines ground beef with a savory blend of seasonings and a sweet-tangy glaze for a comforting family dinner that's tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 2 lbs Ground beef (80-85% lean)
  • 2/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs or Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 Medium yellow onion finely minced
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley finely chopped
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup or BBQ sauce for variation
  • 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl,
  • Small bowl
  • Sauté pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • - Whisk
  • Brush
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Prep the Binders
  1. In a small bowl, combine the 2/3 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup milk. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
Sauté the Aromatics
  1. While binders soak, sauté minced onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
Build the Mixture
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soaked binders, sautéed onion and garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parsley.
  2. Mix gently with hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Shape the Loaf
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Transfer mixture to sheet and shape into a 9x4x2.5 inch loaf.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a bowl, whisk ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
Bake and Glaze
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake loaf for 30 minutes.
  2. Brush half the glaze over the loaf. Bake 35-45 more minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F (will rise to 165°F during rest).
Rest and Serve
  1. Rest 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

Notes

For best moisture, use 80/20 ground beef and avoid overmixing. Optional: Substitute 1 lb beef with ground pork for extra tenderness. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to 3 months. Reheat in low oven with broth to stay moist.
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