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Classic American Meatloaf: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A classic American dish, this meatloaf recipe combines ground beef with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup ketchup plus extra for topping
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf.
  4. Spread the ketchup evenly over the top and sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the ketchup for added sweetness.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a twist, try adding chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture for extra flavor and texture.
  • You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • For a spicier kick, mix in some hot sauce or diced jalapeños.

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