Meatloaf

A classic meatloaf recipe that is hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare. This dish is perfect for a family dinner and can be served with mashed potatoes or vegetables.

5(1)
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time1 hr
Total1 hr 20 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Slice of homemade meatloaf on a plate.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 lb) ground beef
  • (1/2 lb) ground pork
  • (1 cup) breadcrumbs
  • (1/2 cups) milk
  • (1/2 cups) onion, finely chopped
  • (1/4 cups) ketchup
  • (2) large eggs
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
  • (1 tsp) salt
  • (1/2 tsp) black pepper
  • (1/2 tsp) dried thyme
  • (1/2 tsp) dried oregano
  • (1/4 cups) ketchup (for topping)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C).

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef and 1/2 lb ground pork.

  3. 3

    Add 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup finely chopped onion to the meat mixture.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 large eggs, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.

  5. 5

    Pour the wet mixture into the meat mixture and combine until just mixed. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.

  7. 7

    Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly on top of the meatloaf.

  8. 8

    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70 °C).

  9. 9

    Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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