Description
A heartwarming meatloaf recipe packed with flavor, fresh herbs, and a delicious glaze, perfect for hearty family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs.
- Mix until just combined, then shape into a loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard for the glaze.
- Brush half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 1 hour.
- Apply the remaining glaze and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Allowing the meatloaf to rest after baking is crucial for achieving juicy slices. Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, beef recipes, family dinner, herb-infused