Meatloaf Recipe
Classic meatloaf recipe Easy dinner Delicious comfort food
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup, plus extra for glaze
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a loaf pan.
- Spread extra ketchup on top of the meatloaf as a glaze.
- Optionally, place the loaf pan inside a larger baking dish filled with about an inch of hot water (water bath).
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This classic meatloaf recipe isn’t just about ground meat and seasonings; it’s about creating a connection, a memory, a taste of home. Enjoy the juiciest, most flavorful meatloaf you’ve ever tasted, perfect for a weeknight family meal or a comforting Sunday supper.
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