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Classic Meatloaf
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: None
Description
A hearty and flavorful classic meatloaf, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, ketchup, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
- Spread additional ketchup on top for glaze.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg