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Juicy homemade meatloaf sliced in loaf pan with glossy ketchup brown sugar glaze and tender interior

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

This easy homemade meatloaf recipe is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly glazed with a sweet tangy sauce. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection—this is the ultimate classic comfort food dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Servings 6 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Meatloaf

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • ½ large onion chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • cup milk, any + 1 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • dash of Worcestershire sauce optional
  • sea salt
  • Ground black pepper

For The Glaze

  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all meatloaf ingredients until just combined.
  • Transfer to a greased 9x4 loaf pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Mix glaze ingredients.
  • Spread the glaze over the meatloaf. Bake an additional 20 minutes.
  • Rest 15–20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Nutritional Value (Estimated Per Serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 24g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 480mg
Keyword ground beef, meatloaf