Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Meatloaf recipe just like grandma used to make — tender, juicy, and topped with a sweet ketchup glaze.

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🥩 Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

🛒 Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 large eggs

• ¾ cup milk

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the glaze:

• ½ cup ketchup

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

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

2. Mix ingredients
   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
   Mix gently until just combined (don’t overwork it).

3. Shape the loaf
   Form into a loaf shape and place in pan or on baking sheet.

4. Make the glaze
   Stir together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
   Spread half over the top of the meatloaf.

5. Bake
   Bake for 45 minutes, then spread remaining glaze on top.
   Bake an additional 15–20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

6. Rest & serve
   Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Creamy mashed potatoes

• Buttered green beans

• Mac and cheese

• Corn on the cob

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⭐ Tips for the Best Meatloaf

• Use 80/20 beef for moisture.

• Sauté onions first if you prefer a softer texture.

• Add ½ cup finely diced bell pepper for extra flavor.

• For extra tenderness, substitute crushed saltine crackers for breadcrumbs.

If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker version, BBQ-style, or a turkey meatloaf variation.