Description
Comforting classic meatloaf brings nostalgic kitchen memories to life with perfectly seasoned ground beef and hearty ingredients. Rich flavors and simple preparation make this dish a welcome centerpiece you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pounds (227 grams) ground pork
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, delicately fold ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper together using a light touch to maintain meat’s tenderness.
- Transfer the amalgamated protein mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, sculpting it into a symmetrical loaf with gentle, even pressure to ensure uniform cooking.
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until the ingredients meld into a glossy, harmonious coating.
- Lavishly brush the prepared glaze across the meatloaf’s surface, creating a glistening, caramelized exterior.
- Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 375F (190C). Slide the meatloaf into the heated chamber and roast for approximately 50-60 minutes.
- Verify doneness by inserting a meat thermometer – the internal temperature should register precisely 160F (71C), signaling safe and perfect cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring a succulent texture when sliced.
Notes
- Use a gentle touch when mixing meats to prevent dense, tough meatloaf texture.
- Choose a mix of ground beef and pork for richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Consider using panko breadcrumbs for lighter, airier meatloaf consistency.
- Swap traditional glaze with alternatives like BBQ sauce or honey-mustard for exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg