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Beloved Classic Meatloaf

Beloved Classic Meatloaf: A Comfort Food You’ll Crave

This Beloved Classic Meatloaf is a delightful twist on America’s most beloved comfort food, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 2 lbs Ground Beef or ground turkey for a healthier twist
  • 1 cup Onion (finely chopped) shallots as a substitute
  • 2 large Eggs flaxseed meal and water as a vegan alternative
  • 1/2 cup Milk almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably Panko) almond flour for keto-friendly version
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) garlic powder can be used
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup consider low-sugar varieties
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley dried parsley as alternative
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce optional
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme as substitute
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar can be reduced for a lighter glaze
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar apple cider vinegar as replacement
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder skip for simpler flavor

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan generously or line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, eggs, and milk. Add breadcrumbs, minced garlic, half the ketchup, chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf, about 2 inches thick, and place it in the prepared loaf pan.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, white vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the glaze. Pour half over the shaped meatloaf.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then brush on remaining glaze.
  7. Continue baking for an additional 15-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ground beef that’s at least 80% lean. Mix ingredients until just combined for best texture. Allow resting to ensure juiciness.

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