Classic Homemade Meatloaf
by Tavolino
A traditional, comforting meatloaf featuring a juicy beef base and a tangy, caramelized tomato glaze. This classic dish is perfect for family dinners and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- egg 1 large
- milk 1/3 cup
- Worcestershire sauce (for meatloaf) 1 tsp
- breadcrumbs 1/2 cup
- Italian seasoning 1 tsp
- garlic powder 1/2 tsp
- salt 1 tsp
- black pepper 1/4 tsp
- onion 1/2 cup
- ground beef 1.5 lbs
- ketchup 1/2 cup
- brown sugar 1 Tbsp
- Worcestershire sauce (for glaze) 1 Tbsp
- yellow mustard 1 tsp
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1/3 cup milk, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 4
Finely mince the onion to measure 1/2 cup.
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, the egg mixture, the breadcrumb mixture, and the 1/2 cup minced onion.
- 6
Use your hands to mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 7
Place the meat mixture onto a rimmed baking dish and shape it into a loaf, roughly 4 inches wide, 8 inches long, and 2 inches tall.
- 8
In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp yellow mustard.
- 9
Spread the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- 10
Bake the meatloaf for 50 to 55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC).
- 11
Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.