Herb-Infused Beef Meatloaf
A tender, flavorful meatloaf with a subtle herb crust, baked to juicy perfection using simple pantry staples. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs ground beef, bread crumbs, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
- Step 2: Transfer mixture to a loaf pan and shape into a loaf, smoothing the top.
- Step 3: Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Step 4: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
