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Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe
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5.2 from 16 reviews

This Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe is a classic comfort food made with a mixture of ground beef and pork, combined with flavorful ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, fresh parsley, and a tangy sweet glaze. Perfectly seasoned and baked to juicy perfection, this meatloaf is an easy, satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Meatloaf

  • 2 pounds 80%-90% ground beef, or ground turkey or 1 pound ground pork and 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup beef broth, or milk
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 2–3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Glaze

  • ⅔ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce (you can mix half and half)
  • 2–3 Tablespoons light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or a 9×5-inch loaf pan with foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Make Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef (and pork if using), panko breadcrumbs, beef broth or milk, whisked eggs, chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined to keep the meatloaf tender.
  3. Form the Loaf: Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on the lined baking sheet, pressing it firmly but gently into shape.
  4. Prepare and Add Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together ketchup and/or BBQ sauce with light brown sugar. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Optionally, sprinkle with additional black pepper.
  5. Bake: Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until an internal meat thermometer reads 160°F (71°C).
  6. Rest and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and moist meatloaf.

Notes

  • For a leaner version, substitute ground turkey for beef.
  • Do not overmix the meat mixture to avoid a dense loaf.
  • The glaze can be adjusted to taste by varying ketchup and BBQ sauce ratios.
  • Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing helps it hold together better.
  • Use a meat thermometer for best cooking accuracy and to ensure safety.
  • Panko breadcrumbs help keep the meatloaf light and tender compared to regular breadcrumbs.

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