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5 Star Meatloaf

A classic meatloaf recipe elevated with a blend of savory herbs and spices, topped with a tangy glaze for a deliciously moist and flavorful dish.
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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 Base
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80/20 for moisture
  • 1 cup bread crumbs can use panko for extra crunch
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
Glaze
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Meatloaf
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Mix until just combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard until smooth.
  2. Spread half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake the Meatloaf
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  2. During the last 10 minutes of baking, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf.
  3. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped bell peppers or mushrooms into the meatloaf mixture.

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