Tomato-Glazed Meatloaf with Onion
Classic meatloaf with a sweet-tangy tomato glaze and aromatic onion base. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk 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 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 egg, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly with hands until combined.
- Step 2: Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 3: Bake for 50-55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
