Description
An easy, no-fail Southern Meatloaf Recipe made simple and delicious! Topped with a sweet and tangy meatloaf glaze. Always juicy, tender, and never dry!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely minced
- 2/3 cup good-quality ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350° and have ready a rimmed sheet pan lined with foil, preferably nonstick foil.
- Mix Base: In a large bowl, use a fork to mix together breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the milk, egg, and Worcestershire and mix once more.
- Form Loaf: Add the ground beef and minced onion and mix with your hands until all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and shape into a narrow loaf.
- Prepare Glaze: To make the topping, combine ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Bake: Pour half of the sauce mixture over the meatloaf and bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully pour over the remaining sauce, and bake an additional 30-35 minutes.
- Rest: Allow the meatloaf to rest about 15 minutes before slicing into. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use a rimmed sheet pan to allow the meatloaf to spread naturally and make cleanup easier. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 443 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1445 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 132 mg
Keywords: Southern Meatloaf Recipe