The Best Classic Meatloaf
A hearty, juicy meatloaf with a crispy crust and tangy glaze. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, onion 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 eggs
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, finely diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Stir into the meat mixture until evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Shape the mixture into a 10-inch loaf and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, then brush with remaining ketchup mixture and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Step 4: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
