Meatloaf (American Comfort Food Classic)

A hearty and nostalgic American comfort food made with ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings, shaped into a loaf and baked. Traditionally topped with ketchup or a tangy glaze, meatloaf is a family favorite often served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Medium

6 Servings

480 Kcal

15 Mins

55 Mins

1Hr 10 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • 500g Ground Beef (or mix of beef and pork)

  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs

  • 1 Onion (finely chopped)

  • 2 Eggs

  • ½ cup Milk

  • 2 tbsp Ketchup (plus more for topping)

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

  • 1 tsp Salt

  • ½ tsp Black Pepper

  • Optional ½ cup Grated Carrot or Bell Pepper (for extra moisture)

    For Glaze

  • ¼ cup Ketchup

  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar

  • 1 tsp Mustard (optional)

03 Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2
In a large bowl, mix Ground Beef, Breadcrumbs, Onion, Eggs, Milk, Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Black Pepper until just combined (do not overmix).

Step 3
Shape mixture into a loaf and place on a lined baking sheet or loaf pan.

Step 4
Mix Glaze ingredients and spread over the top of the loaf.

Step 5
Bake for 50–55 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 70°C / 160°F).

Step 6
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 7
Serve hot with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables.