Jones' Classic Meatloaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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A tender and flavorful meatloaf made with a blend of ground beef and pork, topped with a sweet tomato glaze, served with roasted vegetables. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 75 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 320 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup, finely diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined (do not overmix).
Step 2: Transfer the mixture to an 8x4-inch loaf pan and shape into a loaf, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
Step 4: Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Step 5: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.