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Old Fashioned Meatloaf – A Hearty Classic for Family Dinners

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A classic, tender old fashioned meatloaf with a savory ketchup glaze — perfect for cozy dinners and easy leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

  • ¾ cup milk

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tbsp ketchup

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)

For the glaze:

  • ⅓ cup ketchup

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.

  • In a small skillet, sauté onions until soft; set aside to cool.

  • In a bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, cooked onion, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and seasonings. Mix gently.

  • Shape mixture into a loaf and place in prepared pan.

  • Bake for 40 minutes.

  • Mix glaze ingredients and spread over meatloaf. Bake another 15–20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F.

  • Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Add finely chopped bell pepper for extra flavor. For leftovers, make sandwiches or crumble into pasta sauce. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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