Classic Homemade Meatloaf

A juicy, tender traditional meatloaf made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, finished with a tangy tomato glaze.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 65 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 small yellow onion
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or loaf pan with foil and lightly grease it. (about 10 min) — 350°F
2. Finely chop the onion. In a large bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, milk, egg, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let stand for 2 minutes so the breadcrumbs soften. (about 5 min)
3. Add the ground beef and onion. Mix gently with your hands or a fork just until evenly combined; do not overmix. (about 5 min)
4. Shape the mixture into a compact 9-by-5-inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet, or place it in the prepared loaf pan. (about 5 min)
5. Stir together the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf. (about 3 min)
6. Bake until the center reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 50 to 60 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze during the final 10 minutes. (about 60 min) — 350°F
7. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm. (about 10 min)