Description
A simple and delicious classic meatloaf recipe, just like in the 1950s. This recipe focuses on basic ingredients and straightforward preparation for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend is good)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup ketchup for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in a baking pan or on a baking sheet.
- If desired, spread the remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
- If you don’t have breadcrumbs, you can use crushed crackers or even stale bread torn into small pieces.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: meatloaf, classic meatloaf, 1950s recipe, comfort food, beef, easy dinner