Description
This easy meatloaf recipe is juicy, tender, and packed with classic flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together fast and delivers perfect texture every time. A comforting family dinner with delicious leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix all ingredients except milk until combined.
- Add milk and mix until smooth and slightly sticky.
- Shape into a loaf in a baking dish.
- Spread ketchup on top.
- Bake until internal temp reaches 160°F (about 1 hour 20 minutes).
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Do not overmix to keep the texture tender. Let it rest before slicing for clean cuts. Try adding grated apple for a subtle twist. Freeze leftovers for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg