Baked Meatloaf
This traditional baked meatloaf delivers incredible comfort food satisfaction with its tender, juicy interior and caramelized glaze exterior. Ground beef combines with savory seasonings and breadcrumbs to create the perfect family dinner centerpiece that's both nostalgic and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk, letting mixture sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add ground beef, beaten egg, diced onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Gently mix ingredients with your hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing gently to eliminate air pockets.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Brush half the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze and continue baking for 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.