Description
Comforting meatloaf masterpiece blends juicy ground beef with savory herbs and a tangy glaze that elevates classic American dinner. Rich flavors and hearty textures promise a satisfying meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) 80%-90% ground beef (or ground turkey, or 1 pound ground pork and 1 pound ground beef)
Binders and Moisture:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) beef broth (or milk)
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
Seasonings:
- 2/3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) and coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with light cooking spray.
- Combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, beef broth, whisked eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold ingredients together until evenly distributed, avoiding excessive meat compression.
- Carefully transfer meat mixture into prepared pan, molding it into a uniform loaf shape.
- Whisk ketchup (or BBQ sauce) with brown sugar in a separate small bowl to create a glossy glaze.
- Drizzle and spread half the glaze evenly across the meatloaf’s surface.
- Roast in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 160F (71C).
- Remove from oven, brush remaining glaze over meatloaf, and return to oven for additional 5-7 minutes to caramelize.
- Allow meatloaf to rest and stabilize for 10-12 minutes before slicing for optimal moisture retention.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meat to prevent a tough, dense texture that can make the meatloaf chewy and unpleasant.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs or panko for a lighter, more tender meatloaf that absorbs moisture without becoming soggy.
- Choose lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) to reduce excess grease while maintaining a juicy, flavorful result.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, diet-friendly version that still delivers rich, satisfying flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg