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5 Ingredients Meatloaf

Savor the Flavor: 5 Ingredients Meatloaf Made Simple

A nostalgic and comforting 5 ingredients meatloaf recipe that's perfect for any family meal.
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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: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Consider using grass-fed for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Replace with gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Keeps the meatloaf moist.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Provides tangy sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
For Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet or grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the baking sheet or into the greased loaf pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar until smooth.
  5. Spoon half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
  6. Bake the meatloaf for about 45 minutes.
  7. After 45 minutes, apply the remaining glaze on top and return to the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes.
  8. Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a fresh touch, garnish with extra chopped parsley before serving.

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