Description
This classic meatloaf recipe brings comfort and nostalgia, making it a perfect dish for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup milk (almond or oat milk)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup (or BBQ sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (or vegan alternative)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon mustard
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, and eggs in a large bowl.
- Add in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and any optional ingredients.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Pour a little extra ketchup on top for a glaze.
- Bake the meatloaf for 60 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg