best meatloaf recipe

This traditional meatloaf recipe is just like mom used to make, made with ground beef and a sweet and tangy glaze topping.

The Best Classic Meatloaf recipe

90% beef

bread crumbs

onion

milk

ketchup

Worcestershire sauce

parsley leaves

salt

garlic powder

black pepper

For the Topping:

tbsp. packed light brown sugar

tbsp. red wine vinegar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, add the beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mush and mix these ingredients together until well combined.*

Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan. Pat the meat down into an even layer.

In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.

Bake uncovered for 55 minutes.

Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).**

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Easy recipe for the best homemade meatloaf ever!  Made with ground beef, bread crumbs, and a sweet and tangy ketchup based glaze topping.

The Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe

Adding ground turkey meat and oats to the traditional ground beef base makes this meatloaf lighter and healthier — but it's just as hearty and comforting as any old-fashioned recipe.

Soy-Glazed Meatloaf

brown sugar

soy sauce

eggs

tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Kosher salt and pepper

c. panko

onion,

c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

beef chuck

Mixed green salad,

The Best Meatloaf Sandwich starts with the best meatloaf! It's saucy, there's cheese, and it tops the list of BEST comfort foods, hands down.

The Best Meatloaf Sandwich I've Ever Had

butter

Musselman’s Apple Butter (plus 1-2 tablespoons more for topping)

apple cider vinegar

hot sauce (to taste)

beef

egg, lightly beaten

Ritz-style crackers, crushed into crumbs

sourdough bread

mild cheese (I opted for Gouda)

Musselman’s Apple butter

apple butter meatloaf recipe

butter lettuce

Preheat the oven to 350° and lightly spray...

Preheat the oven to 350° and lightly spray a 4 1/2 X 8 1/2" loaf pan (or 9 X 5 if you can find it!) with cooking spray.

In a small skillet, add the butter and...

In a small skillet, add the butter and onions. Sprinkle with the salt and cook over medium heat until they are soft and translucent - around 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple...

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple butter, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce.

To a large bowl, add the cooked onions,...

To a large bowl, add the cooked onions, lean ground beef, egg, crushed crackers, and apple butter mixture.

Mix by hand (or with a sturdy wooden...

Mix by hand (or with a sturdy wooden spoon) to combine all the ingredients, and press them into the prepared loaf pan.

Brush the top with the additional 1-2 tablespoons...

Brush the top with the additional 1-2 tablespoons apple butter, and bake for 1 hour or until done.

To make the meatloaf sandwiches, spread one side...

To make the meatloaf sandwiches, spread one side of each slice of bread with butter and heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Place 4 slices of bread butter-side down in the skillet. Add a slice of cheese to each piece of bread.

Quickly whisk together the ¼ cup apple butter,...

Quickly whisk together the ¼ cup apple butter, 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and dash of hot sauce.

Add a slice of meatloaf to each slice...

Add a slice of meatloaf to each slice of bread. Spoon the sauce over, add lettuce, one more slice of cheese, and the top piece of buttered bread. Press the sandwiches and flip to grill the other side.

This is the best meatloaf recipe ever and is so easy to make! It comes out juicy every time and has the most amazing flavor. Made with ground beef, spices, onion soup mix, and a tangy glaze. It will become one of your family&#039;s favorite homemade recipes.

Best Meatloaf Recipe

beef ((I prefer 80/20))

tbsp yellow mustard

Italian seasoning bread crumbs

tsp black pepper

Lipton beefy onion soup

tbsp brown sugar ((packed))

Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F. line your baking sheet with foil and spray with non stick cooking spray. Then set aside.

Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl add eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs. Mix together until well incorporated.

Mix Ingredients

Then, add ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, pepper and Lipton Beefy Onion Soup. Use your hands to mush and mix the ingredients together until well combined.

Bake

Form a 8″x4″ loaf on the prepared baking tray. Then, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Add Glaze

Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar and ketchup. Spread the mixture over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. The total cook time will be 55-60 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160F.

Rest

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart)

Serve

Classic comfort food with a Southern twist! You just can&#039;t beat a moist, flavorful, tender Southern meatloaf recipe that brings your family together around the table.

Southern Meatloaf Recipe

lb. lean ground beef

pork

cornbread crumbs breadcrumbs

eggs,

basil ((or about ¼ cup chopped fresh basil))

Dijon mustard

garlic, pressed

oregano

Optional, herbs

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.

In a large bowl, use your hands or a fork to gently combine beef, pork, cornbread, onion, eggs, basil, Dijon, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper, and ½ cup of the ketchup mixture. Be careful not to mash or over-mix or the meatloaf will be dense or mushy.

On the prepared baking sheet, shape the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf.

Spread the remaining ketchup mixture on top.

Bake the meatloaf for about 1 hour, until the internal temperature is 160°F and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meatloaf, will prevent the top from cracking.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Impress the family with a simple gourmet meatloaf topped with sweet and tangy glaze. This recipe yields fork-tender and juicy slices!

Meatloaf

unsalted chicken broth (or stock)

panko breadcrumbs

olive oil

garlic

celery

beef (85% lean)

parmesan cheese (finely grated, about 1 cup)

tomato paste

parsley

½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce

paprika (sweet

½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or dried)

maple syrup

Preheat the oven

Preheat the Oven - Set the oven rack to the middle position, and preheat to 350ºF (177ºC).

Make a panade

Make a Panade - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and chicken broth. Add breadcrumbs, whisk to combine, and allow to absorb all of the moisture.

Saute the vegetables

Saute the Vegetables - Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onions and celery, and saute until tender and the moisture releases and evaporates, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a small plate and refrigerate until cool, about 5 minutes.

Prepare the meat mixture

Mix the Meat - In a large bowl, add the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumb mixture, cooled vegetables, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, parsley, soy sauce, 1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and thyme.Use your hands to gently mix the ingredients until combined, about 1 minute, being careful not to overmix.

Bake the meatloaf

Bake the Meatloaf - Lightly grease a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan with olive oil. Press the meatloaf mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan, then use your hands to make a smooth and slightly domed surface.Bake until the internal temperature reaches 135 to 140ºF (57 to 60ºC), about 45 to 55 minutes.

Make the glaze

Make the Glaze - In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, ¼ cup tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Drain the pan

Drain the Pan - Remove the meatloaf from the oven and carefully drain excess juices from the bottom of the pan. Increase the oven temperature to 500ºF (260ºC).

Glaze and bake

Brush with Glaze - Use a brush or spoon to spread an even layer of glaze on the top of the meatloaf, and bake for 3 minutes. Brush the second layer of glaze, and bake for 3 minutes. Brush a third and final layer of glaze, and bake until the sauce is lightly browned and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.

Slice the meat and serve

Rest Before Serving - Allow the loaf to cool before removing it from the pan for at least 15 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into even-sized slices and serve with any extra glaze on the side.

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00:00 Intro
00:22 Preheat the oven
00:30 Make a panade
03:01 Saute the vegetables
05:04 Prepare the meat mixture
06:07 Bake the meatloaf
06:39 Make the glaze
07:27 Drain the pan
07:38 Glaze and bake
08:27 Slice the meat and serve

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✅ INGREDIENTS:
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• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted chicken broth
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¾ cup minced yellow onion
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
--Glaze
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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The meat mixture

Meatloaf Recipe with Sweet and Tangy Glaze

This is the best meatloaf recipe ever! It’s tender, moist and flavorful with the most delicious glaze. This easy meatloaf recipe is a classic that your whole family will love! Watch the video and follow our step-by-step instructions to learn how to make meatloaf!

bread crumbs bread

onion (finely diced)

barbecue sauce

Tablespoon minced garlic

fine sea salt

Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C).

Combine ketchup brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl, set aside.

Make the Glaze

In a large bowl whisk together milk, BBQ sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.

Add meat, onions and bread crumbs and stir until combined.

Line a wire rack with aluminum foil and poke holes in it, then place it on a large baking sheet

Form the mixture into a large loaf (about 10” by 5” by 2”)

Bake for 40 minutes.

Remove from oven, spread sauce on top and bake for 10 more minutes or until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

If necessary, broil for the 2-4 minutes to caramelize the top.

Remove from oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Make the Meatloaf

I’ve made this meatloaf a few times. It’s awesome. My version is half ground beef, half ground pork. I’ve always liked ground pork in meatloaf. The BEST!

Yes I’ve made this  several times always delicious! Love the glaze on top,! 
Yummy ! It’s definitely my go to for meatloaf !

Excellent recipe. I finally have a “keeper” recipe for meatloaf! Thanks so much

I can't even tell you how many times I've made this recipe. It's become my standard! It turns out great every time!

Best ever meatloaf recipe!!! Even my 6 year old LICES it and requests I make sure I have plenty for her!!

My family has always “liked” my meatloaf but after trying this recipe they LOVE it now. I make it at least once a month if not more often. I always made mine in a loaf pan in the past, but I really like the rack method. Never thought of doing that before. Thank you!

Tried recipe an did a few weeks an it turned out awesome. I used panko bread crumbs, no eggs, upped milk to 1/3rd cup, it takes 50 minutes at 375 ,add 15 more minutes when you apply topping sauce.

My meatloaf recipe needed something so I tried this one. I’m making it for the second time right now because it was so delicious!!! I have always made my own barbecue sauce ( same as yours ) and now to use it as a meatloaf topping was phenomenal. Awesome recipe!!

tried  both turkey  and beef meatloaf recipes... both were wonderful. I added mince jalapano  to both ... I do that  with everything.. and seems to give  a nice little kick... Your recipes are so nicely organized and with easy make sense directions....! thank !!...

I am not a huge meatloaf person but tried this out because my husband loves meatloaf. It was DELICIOUS I was pleasantly surprised this is one of my favorite dishes!

This was absolutely the best meatloaf recipe I have ever made!  Found a keeper!  The glaze was super delicious!

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This is the best meatloaf recipe ever! It’s tender, moist and flavorful with the most delicious glaze. This easy meatloaf recipe is a classic that your whole family will love. Watch the video and follow our step-by-step instructions to learn how to make meatloaf.

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