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Juicy sliced easy meatloaf recipe on a white platter topped with shiny glaze and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

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This easy meatloaf recipe delivers tender, juicy slices topped with a glossy sweet-tangy glaze that wins over even the pickiest eaters. A foolproof dinner that brings everyone back to the table — from busy parents to skeptical teens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Base
  • 2 lbs Ground beef 80/20 -Can mix with pork or sausage
  • 2 large Eggs -Lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers -Soaked in milk
  • ½ cup Whole milk -Or substitute with broth
  • ½ cup Diced onion -Adds flavor and moisture
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced -Optional but recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce -Deepens flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt -Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper -Freshly ground
Glaze
  • ½ cup Ketchup -Base for glaze
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar -Sweetens glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard -Adds tang
  • 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar -Balances sweetness
Optional Add-ins
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan -Adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning -For herby flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika -Adds depth
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley -For color and freshness

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining ingredients )
  • 1 9x5 inch loaf pan (Standard loaf size )
  • 1 Small bowl (For glaze )
  • 1 Pastry brush or spoon (To spread glaze )
  • 1 Meat thermometer (Ensure internal temp reaches 160°F )

Method
 

  1. Let breadcrumbs absorb milk to create a soft, tender base for the meat mixture.
  2. Gently combine beef, eggs, and soaked crumbs for a tender, flavorful meatloaf texture.
  3. Form the meat mixture into a rounded loaf that holds its shape while baking.
  4. Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar to create a sweet-tangy coating.
  5. Begin baking meatloaf with half the glaze to seal in moisture and build flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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