Common Comfort Meatloaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A classic American meatloaf with a sweet glaze, featuring a blend of beef and pork for rich flavor and tender texture, perfect for a comforting family dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
2. Step 2: Press the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, smoothing the top. Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl, then spread evenly over the meatloaf.
3. Step 3: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the glaze is bubbling and caramelized. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.