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Classic American Meatloaf

A hearty and flavorful meatloaf recipe that is a staple in American cuisine, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 blend for best flavor
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or seasoned
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
  5. Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  2. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a classic meal.

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