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Mom's Best Easy Meatloaf

Mom's Best Easy Meatloaf: Comfort Food with a Twist

Mom's Best Easy Meatloaf is a comforting dish with savory ground beef and a tangy ketchup glaze, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 2 pounds Ground Beef Use 80/20 for best flavor and moisture
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Fine Breadcrumbs Fresh ones preferred
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1/2 cup Milk Hydrates breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For flavor enhancement
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper Adds subtle heat
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Classic sweet and tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Balances ketchup acidity
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard Adds a touch of tanginess

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Combine the ground beef, finely diced yellow onion, and fresh breadcrumbs in a large bowl.
  3. Add the milk and beaten eggs to the mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Shape the mixture into a loaf on your prepared pan.
  5. Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard, then spread over the meatloaf.
  6. Bake for 55-70 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  7. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added flavor and color.

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