Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80% lean for juiciness)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheese or chopped bacon for extra flavor
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Finely chop the onion and garlic, and measure out everything to streamline the process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until well combined but avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf directly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. For extra flavor, consider adding shredded cheese or chopped bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Baste the top with additional ketchup during the last 10 minutes for extra flavor.
- Let the meatloaf rest for approximately 10 minutes before slicing to maintain moisture and ease of serving.
Notes
- Use 80% lean ground beef to ensure juiciness.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatloaf tender.
- For a cheesier version, add shredded cheese before shaping.
- You can prepare the meatloaf in advance and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of the loaf)
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: Twenty grams
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg