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Mom's Best Easy Meatloaf

Mom's Best Easy Meatloaf: Juicy Comfort Food Made Simple

Mom's Best Easy Meatloaf is a savory blend of ground beef and sweet onions, finished with a tangy ketchup glaze—perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 2 pounds Ground Beef Use an 80/20 blend for optimal moisture and flavor.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely diced.
  • 1 cup Fine Breadcrumbs Fresh bread preferred.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Whole or 2% milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper Freshly ground.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Ketchup Balanced brand recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar For sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Swap for Dijon if preferred.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the mixture onto the baking sheet and shape it into a loaf.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Pour the glaze over the meatloaf.
  5. Bake the meatloaf for about 55 to 70 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh breadcrumbs and avoid overmixing to ensure a tender meatloaf. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer.

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