Description
A warm and comforting meatloaf recipe that is straightforward to make and loved by all.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 3 slices bread (torn into small pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder (or 1/2 cup finely chopped onion)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready for baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, milk, egg, torn bread pieces, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder or finely chopped onion, salt, dry ground mustard, black pepper, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Press the mixture into an ungreased loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a sheet pan.
- Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
- Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté chopped onions and garlic before mixing them into the meat mixture. You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American