Description
Mouthwatering Meatloaf Delight brings classic comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Savory ground beef, perfectly seasoned and crowned with a tangy glaze, promises a hearty meal that will satisfy hungry families with pure homestyle goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and creating a suitable cooking surface with a greased loaf pan or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, creating a foundational mixture that will provide structure and texture to the meatloaf.
- Incorporate liquid ingredients like milk and eggs, which will help bind the meat and maintain moisture throughout the cooking process.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Gently blend all ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing which could result in a dense, tough meatloaf.
- Form the meat mixture into a cohesive loaf shape, carefully transferring it to the prepared cooking vessel.
- Craft a tangy glaze by whisking together ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, creating a balanced sweet and zesty coating.
- Apply the first layer of glaze generously across the surface of the raw meatloaf, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, allowing the meat to cook through and develop rich flavors.
- Brush the remaining glaze over the partially cooked meatloaf, returning it to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Verify doneness by checking the internal temperature, which should reach 160°F, indicating safe and complete cooking.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling juices to redistribute and enhance overall texture.
- Slice and serve warm, presenting a delectable main course with a glossy, caramelized exterior.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef with 85% lean, 15% fat for optimal moisture and flavor without excessive greasiness.
- Avoid overmixing meat mixture to prevent tough, dense meatloaf; gently combine ingredients until just incorporated.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for celiac-friendly version.
- Insert a meat thermometer into center’s thickest part to ensure accurate internal temperature and food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 631 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg