Description
Momma’s Meatloaf is a classic comfort food recipe that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This hearty meatloaf is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, topped with a tangy glaze, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Main Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground beef (85/15 or leaner preferred)
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole, 2%, 1%, or skim)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the meatloaf: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Knead the mixture until well combined.
- Shape the meatloaf: Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the baking dish.
- Bake: Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
- Glaze and bake again: Brush the glaze over the meatloaf, then bake for an additional 15 minutes at 400°F (205°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning in the meatloaf to suit your taste preferences.
- Leftover meatloaf makes delicious sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
