🍽️ Classic Meatloaf Meal
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Meatloaf:
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
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1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/3 cup ketchup (plus more for topping)
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Optional: 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
For the Glaze:
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1/3 cup ketchup
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp mustard or apple cider vinegar
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven:
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Set to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix meatloaf:
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
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Mix until just combined — don’t overwork it.
3. Shape & glaze:
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Shape the meat mixture into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
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In a small bowl, mix together the glaze ingredients and spread over the top of the meatloaf.
4. Bake:
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Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
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Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
🥔 Suggested Sides:
Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
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Boil peeled potatoes until tender.
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Mash with butter, warm milk or cream, salt, and pepper.
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Optional: add sour cream or roasted garlic for extra richness.
Garlic Green Beans:
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Blanch green beans until just tender.
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Sauté in olive oil or butter with garlic, salt, and pepper.
📝 Tips:
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Use a mix of beef and pork for a richer flavor.
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Leftover meatloaf makes great sandwiches the next day.
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To avoid sogginess, let the meatloaf rest before slicing.
Would you like a mini meatloaf version, a keto-friendly adaptation, or a make-ahead freezer version?
