Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of a homemade Old-Fashioned Meatloaf. This classic comfort dish combines seasoned ground beef, aromatic onions, and a touch of tangy ketchup for a savory delight that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknight meals. With its golden-brown crust and juicy interior, this meatloaf is sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dried)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup ketchup (divided)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, cooked onions, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and half the ketchup. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the greased baking dish.
- Spread the remaining ketchup on top for glaze. Bake for about 1 hour or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg