Here’s a classic, juicy homestyle meatloaf recipe — tender inside with a sweet tangy glaze on top 👇

🍽 Classic Meatloaf

🛒 Ingredients

Meatloaf

2 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 small onion (finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

Glaze

½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with foil or lightly grease a loaf pan.

2️⃣ Mix gently
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire, and seasonings.
👉 Don’t overmix or it can become dense.

3️⃣ Shape
Form into a loaf shape (about 9×5 inches) on baking sheet or press into loaf pan.

4️⃣ Add glaze
Mix glaze ingredients and spread evenly on top.

5️⃣ Bake
Bake 55–70 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

6️⃣ Rest
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing (keeps it juicy).

🥔 Serve With

Mashed potatoes
Green beans
Mac & cheese
Roasted carrots

🔥 Tips for Extra Moist Meatloaf

Use 80/20 beef (not too lean)
Add ¼ cup shredded cheese inside for richness
Mix beef + pork (1 lb each) for extra flavor
Place on a sheet pan instead of loaf pan for crispy edges

If you’d like, I can also give you:

Slow cooker meatloaf
BBQ meatloaf
Stuffed cheese meatloaf
Or a lighter turkey version

Would you like me to generate an image of the finished meatloaf for you?