Description
A moist and flavorful meatloaf with a caramelized glaze, perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for glaze)
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, then let them cool.
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, ketchup, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into a tight, even loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
- Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Brush a thin layer of glaze over the top of the meatloaf before baking.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Brush with more glaze and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature until it reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve with your favorite sides, like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Avoid overmixing; let the meatloaf rest before slicing for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg