Smith's Herb-Infused Meatloaf

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A comforting American classic with a savory herb crust, featuring a blend of ground beef and pork for rich, juicy flavor that melts in your mouth. This american-inspired one pot 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 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 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup, finely diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup finely diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
2. Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and press firmly into an even layer. Brush the top with a mixture of 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp water.
3. Step 3: Bake for 50-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the top is golden brown, checking at the 50-minute mark with a meat thermometer.