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Best Meatloaf Recipe with Meatloaf Sauce

This Best Meatloaf Recipe is juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. Ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a sweet and tangy glaze make it a family-favorite dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meatloaf Glaze, Meatloaf Recipe, Meatloaf Sauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 424kcal
Author: Ryan Allen

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
  • 1 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 3 teaspoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Meatloaf Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set Aside
  • In a large bowl, add ground beef, onion, eggs, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, milk, parsley, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to combine and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Shape the meat into a loaf and position it in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Bake in oven for 45 minutes.
  • Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl, mix until well combined.
  • Remove meatloaf from the oven and spread the sauce evenly over the meatloaf, then place it back in the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160˚F. Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Gently mix the meat ingredients to avoid a dense, tough meatloaf.
  • Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes after baking to lock in juices.
  • Spread the meatloaf glaze in the last 15–20 minutes of baking for a perfect caramelized finish.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf reaches 160°F without overcooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg