Entrée: United States – Classic Beef Meatloaf
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Serving Size: 8
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr
Additional
10 min
Total
1 hr 25 min
Ingredients
2 lb / 900 g ground beef 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) milk 1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) ketchup (for glaze) plus extra for serving 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce (optional) Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 2 minutes. 2. Add ground beef, eggs, parsley, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce (if using), salt and pepper; mix gently until just combined. 3. Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a loaf pan or on a baking sheet. 4. Spread ketchup over the top. 5. Bake 55–65 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C); let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 8
Calories: 340 kcal**
Carbohydrates: 15.5 g**
Protein: 24.8 g**
Fat: 19.2 g**
Saturated fat: 7.2 g**
Cholesterol: 119 mg**
Fiber: 0.8 g**
Sugar: 5.7 g**
Sodium: 356 mg**
Potassium: 466 mg**
Calcium: 71 mg**
Iron: 3.39 mg**
Vitamin A: 41 µg RAE**
Vitamin C: 3.9 mg**
Vitamin D: 0.5 µg**
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:37:02+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary.
**This value excludes unavailable contributions for this nutrient and is not a complete total.