🍖🥩 Classic Sliced Meatloaf
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 55–60 min
Total Time: ~1 hr 15 min
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
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1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 eggs
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or parsley
For the Glaze:
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⅓ cup ketchup
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Meatloaf:
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Mix gently until combined — avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
3. Shape & Place:
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Shape mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared loaf pan (or form a loaf shape on a baking sheet).
4. Add Glaze:
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Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
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Spread half of this glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
5. Bake:
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
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About 10 minutes before done, spread the remaining glaze over the top.
6. Rest & Slice:
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Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it hold together when sliced.
🔁 Tips for Perfect Slices:
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Use a sharp serrated knife and cut with a gentle sawing motion.
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Cool meatloaf slightly for cleaner slices or refrigerate leftovers before slicing.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, or in sandwiches with mustard and pickles.
Would you like a slow cooker meatloaf, mini meatloaf muffins, or a gluten-free version? Just let me know!
