Description
Hearty Midwestern Meatloaf glides from classic kitchen comfort to modern dinner delight, bringing generations of flavor together. Savory ground beef, perfectly seasoned and crowned with a sticky-sweet glaze, promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Wet Ingredients and Aromatics:
- 2 eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- Combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, eggs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large mixing bowl. Gently blend ingredients until just incorporated, avoiding excessive mixing.
- Carefully transfer the meat mixture into the prepared pan, molding it into a uniform loaf shape with gentle pressure.
- Create a tangy glaze by whisking together ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a separate bowl. Generously brush half of the glaze across the top of the raw meatloaf.
- Roast the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then remove and apply the remaining glaze evenly over the surface.
- Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 160°F for safe consumption.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest and settle for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the juices redistribute and makes slicing easier.
- Slice into thick, hearty portions and serve while warm, accompanied by your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Keep meat mixture loose when mixing to prevent tough, dense meatloaf texture.
- Use lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) to balance moisture and prevent greasiness.
- Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Enhance flavor by adding grated Parmesan or finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg