Description
This classic meatloaf recipe is tender, moist, and bursting with flavor, made with ground beef, garlic, onions, oats, and seasoned with Italian herbs. It is topped with a savory ketchup glaze for a traditional finish, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced, about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅔ cup quick-cooking oats
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, quick oats, milk, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix everything until well combined, being careful not to over-mix to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Form a Loaf: Shape the meat mixture into a roughly 9x5-inch loaf on a casserole pan or rimmed baking sheet. Alternatively, you can press the mixture into a loaf pan for a more uniform shape.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and coconut or brown sugar to make the glaze. Brush this evenly over the top of the meatloaf to add flavor and a nice finish.
- Cook: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) to ensure it's fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Then slice into portions and serve warm.
Notes
- For moist meatloaf, avoid over-mixing the beef mixture which can make it tough.
- Using quick-cooking oats instead of breadcrumbs is a healthy alternative and adds texture.
- If you prefer, swap ground beef for ground turkey or a mix of beef and pork for variation.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it from crumbling.
- The glaze can be adjusted in sweetness and tanginess by varying the amount of sugar and ketchup to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 626 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
