Comfort Food Meatloaf Dinner
This classic comfort food meatloaf is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a comforting family meal. Made with a blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, it's topped with a tangy ketchup glaze.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Small skillet
- Loaf pan or baking sheet
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 1 Egg large
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 Onion finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs (such as oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon Oil (for sautéing aromatics)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan or baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine egg and milk then add breadcrumbs and let them soak for 5 minutes.
- Sauté diced onion in oil until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute; let the mixture cool.
- Combine the cooled onion and garlic mixture, ground beef, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dried herbs with the breadcrumb mixture and mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the prepared pan and shape it into an even loaf.
Cooking
- Whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar for the glaze until smooth.
- Spread two-thirds of the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Remove the meatloaf, apply the remaining glaze, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze. Leftover meatloaf makes great sandwiches!