Description
A tender, juicy, and flavorful meatloaf topped with a tangy-sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk (or unsweetened dairy-free milk)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- ½ cup onion, minced as finely as possible
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 ratio)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or reduce to ½ tablespoon for less sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- In another bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mince the onion as finely as possible and add to a large bowl.
- Add the ground beef, egg mixture, breadcrumb mixture, and minced onion together, mixing gently until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on a rimmed baking sheet (approximately 8x4x2 inches).
- In a separate bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Spread the glaze over the meatloaf and bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness. Milk is essential for moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American