Description
A simple yet satisfying meatloaf recipe that evokes memories of family and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, milk, ketchup, barbecue sauce, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients by hand until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and additional ketchup, then spread it over the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for one hour, or until fully cooked.
- Let the meatloaf rest for about ten minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the ingredients to keep the meatloaf tender. Consider using a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, family recipe, easy recipe
