Description
A classic meatloaf recipe that combines ground beef, breadcrumbs, and flavorful seasonings for a comforting and nostalgic dish.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1.5 lbs (680 g)
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (100 g)
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Egg: 1 large
- Ketchup: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Worcestershire Sauce: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
- Optional Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Optional Bell Peppers: Diced
- Optional Grated Carrots: Added for nutrition
- Optional Cheese: Shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- Optional Spices: Paprika, Italian seasoning, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to prevent a tough texture.
- Always let the meatloaf rest before slicing.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Consider a mix of lean and fatty ground beef for better moisture.
- Season well for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: meatloaf, classic recipe, comfort food, ground beef, family meal