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Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

This Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe is easy to make, tender, and juicy with a sweet glaze, ready in less than an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf

  • 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey or 1 pound ground pork and 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.33 cup beef broth or milk
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 2-3 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1.25 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Glaze

  • 0.67 cup ketchup or BBQ sauce, could mix half and half
  • 2-3 Tablespoons light brown sugar

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet or 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil. Lightly spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the beef, breadcrumbs, broth, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined. Don't overmix or the meat won't be as tender.
  • Press into the loaf pan or form the mixture into a loaf shape on the pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and/or BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Pour over the top of the meatloaf. Add pepper on top, if desired.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 160°F. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting into slices.

Notes

Substitutions: You can swap fresh onion and garlic (1 cup chopped onion and 4 garlic cloves, minced) for the onion powder and garlic powder, but sauté first with a little olive oil before adding to the meat. If you prefer a little heat, add in a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat or a few dashes of chili sauce or sriracha to the meatloaf sauce. Make-ahead: You can easily prep this recipe ahead of time. Simply combine the meat mixture in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. You can also mix together the glaze in advance too. Then store both in the refrigerator until using. Right before baking, shape the meatloaf and add the glaze. Freeze: I recommend freezing the meatloaf before cooking. Press the meat in a loaf pan and cover tightly with saran wrap. Alternatively, you can form into a loaf shape and wrap tightly with saran wrap. Store in freezer 2 to 3 months. To thaw, place in fridge overnight. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Storage: Leftover meatloaf is so good, and will keep when wrapped in aluminum foil or kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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