Description
A savory and comforting meatloaf packed with rich flavors and perfectly blended ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (or a blend of beef and chicken)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup milk (or a dairy-free alternative)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon hot sauce for a kick
- For glaze: ½ cup ketchup mixed with 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and milk.
- Once mixed, transfer the meat mixture to a lined loaf pan.
- To make it extra flavorful, spread the ketchup and brown sugar mixture generously over the top of the meatloaf.
- Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider swapping ground beef for turkey, using whole grain breadcrumbs, or substituting eggs with flaxseed meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg