Entrée: United States – Classic American Meatloaf

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 1 hr 5 min

Additional 10 min

Total 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

1 1 / 2 lb / 680 g ground beef
1 cup (120 g) fresh breadcrumbs
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) milk
1 large egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) ketchup (for glaze)
1 tbsp (15 ml) brown sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.
2. In a small bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2–3 minutes until softened.
3. In a large bowl combine ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix gently until just combined.
4. Shape mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
5. Stir together ketchup and brown sugar; spread half the glaze over the top of the loaf.
6. Bake 55–65 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Brush remaining glaze on top, bake 5 more minutes, then let rest 10 minutes before slicing.