Meatloaf
Ground beef baked with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings. American comfort food - juicy, savory, and nostalgia on a plate.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs Ground beef
- •0.5 lb Ground pork
- •150 g Breadcrumbs
- •2 pcs Eggs
- •0.5 cup Milk
- •120 ml Ketchup
- •30 ml Worcestershire sauce
- •1 medium Onion
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •2 tbsp Worcestershire
- •2 tbsp Brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix breadcrumbs with milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
💡 A mix of beef and pork gives the best flavor and texture. Do not overmix!
- 2
Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
💡 Mix gently and avoid packing too tightly - this keeps it moist.
- 3
Combine ground beef, pork, cooled vegetables, egg, and soaked breadcrumbs. Mix gently.
💡 Mix gently and avoid packing too tightly - this keeps it moist.
- 4
Add Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix or meatloaf will be tough.
💡 Mix gently and avoid packing too tightly - this keeps it moist.
- 5
Shape into a loaf on a baking sheet. Spread top with ketchup or glaze.
💡 Mix gently and avoid packing too tightly - this keeps it moist.
- 6
Bake for 55-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Rest 10 minutes.
💡 Mix gently and avoid packing too tightly - this keeps it moist.