The Best Meatloaf Ever

close up overhead shot of slices of meatloaf on a wooden board

5 from 144 votes

This meatloaf recipe is made of lean ground beef mixed with a savory combination of seasonings and topped off with a delicious homemade meatloaf sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: meatloaf recipe

Servings:

Calories: 369kcal

Ingredients

Meatloaf

2 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
1 onion, chopped
2 pounds lean hamburger
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Sauce

½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large loaf pan with nonstick spray.
Place all of the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl
Mix with spoons or hands until fully combined.
Shape into a loaf and place into a well-greased loaf pan
Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour half of the sauce over the meatloaf.
Place pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and add the rest of the sauce. Then return to the oven and bake for another 45 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 160°F.
Remove from the oven and let it rest a bit before slicing.

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Notes

Sauté the onion before mixing it into the beef mixture. Sautéing will release the onion’s flavors, making your meatloaf even more flavorful.
While messy, mixing the raw meatloaf mixture with your hands is the best way to make sure all the ingredients are well combined.
Do not overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing will make the meatloaf dry and dense.
Letting the meatloaf rest is an important step in this delicious recipe. It makes the meatloaf easier to slice but also allows time to lock in the juices.

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