Here’s a classic, easy meatloaf recipe—juicy, comforting, and family-friendly 🍽️
Classic Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground meat (beef, or beef/pork mix)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
Topping
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let soak 1 minute.
- Add eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Mix well.
- Gently mix in ground meat (don’t overwork).
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
- Mix topping ingredients and spread over meatloaf.
- Bake uncovered for 55–65 minutes, until cooked through.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips & Variations
- Extra juicy: Use 80/20 meat and don’t overmix
- Glaze swap: BBQ sauce instead of ketchup
- Veg boost: Add grated carrot or zucchini
- Turkey meatloaf: Use ground turkey + extra milk
Serve With
Mashed potatoes, green beans, or mac & cheese.
If you want, I can give you a slow-cooker meatloaf, sheet-pan version, or mini meatloaves.
