Easy Meatloaf
A classic, budget-friendly meatloaf that's simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners. Filled with comforting flavors and can serve a crowd!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup onion, chopped
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper
Topping
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup ketchup
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, eggs, 1/4 cup of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Put the meat mixture into a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup of ketchup. Spread this mix on top of the meatloaf.
Baking
- Bake for 60 minutes or until the meatloaf is fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be used in sandwiches. For a BBQ version, use BBQ sauce instead of ketchup and add chopped bell peppers. Adding shredded cheese will give it a cheesy flavor.