Easy Classic Meatloaf
Easy Classic Meatloaf is a retro meatloaf recipe. This is the meatloaf my mom made. This recipe is easy to customize.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 405kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 3/4 cup Bread Crumbs panko, plain, or seasoned
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 lg Egg beaten
- 1/2 cup Finely Diced Onion
- 1/4 cup Finely Diced Carrot optional
- 1/4 cup Diced Green Pepper optional
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Sauce Topping
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350° F. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, carrot, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients together, but do not overmix.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the loaf pan and press it in, but don't pack it too tightly.
Make the Sauce Topping
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix together the ketchup, barbecue sauce, and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the meatloaf and spread evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 155°-160°.
- Allow the meatloaf to stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving it.
Notes
Variations:
• Add 1 cup of shredded cheese
• Add 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Substitute half of the ground beef with ground sausage
• Use ground turkey
• Add 1 cup of shredded cheese
• Add 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Substitute half of the ground beef with ground sausage
• Use ground turkey
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal