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Best Old-fashioned Meatloaf

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A classic, incredibly flavorful old-fashioned meatloaf recipe topped with a tangy-sweet glaze. This family-friendly comfort food is easy to prepare and guaranteed to be moist and tender.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 607

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • pounds ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated yellow onion about ½ medium onion
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Bread loaf pan (standard 9"x5" recommended)
  • Digital thermometer
  • Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
  • Aluminum foil (optional, for lining the pan)

Method
 

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Optional: Line loaf pan with foil for easy lifting and cleanup.
  2. Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Mix Meatloaf: In a large bowl, crumble in ground beef. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and grated onion over the top. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, beaten egg, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, ground sage, and black pepper. Pour the wet mixture over the beef and breadcrumb mixture. Mix thoroughly by hand until just combined.
  4. Assemble: Spoon a few tablespoons of the sauce into the bottom of the loaf pan. Add the meatloaf mixture, pressing to shape it firmly into the pan. Top evenly with the remaining sauce.
  5. Bake: Bake uncovered for 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Check for doneness at 45 minutes and note temperature at that time.
  6. Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 40g

nutrition disclaimer: nutrition is an estimate based on ingredients and serving size. values may vary due to substitutions, brands, and kitchen tools. when in doubt, run your own numbers.

Notes

  • Mixing wet ingredients separately helps ensure even flavor distribution.
  • Note if the loaf holds shape well during slicing or crumbles.

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