🍽 Classic Homemade Meatloaf (Inspired by Budget Bytes)
This hearty, budget-friendly meatloaf is tender, flavorful, and topped with a sweet-and-savory glaze. It’s classic comfort food that makes great leftovers!
📝 Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the meatloaf:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
3. Shape:
Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet.
4. Make the glaze:
Stir together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread half over the top of the meatloaf.
5. Bake:
Bake for 40 minutes. Remove, spread remaining glaze on top, and bake another 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Rest:
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
🍴 Serving Ideas
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Roasted green beans
- Buttered corn
- Or slice leftovers for meatloaf sandwiches!
Would you like tips on making this recipe extra moist or turning it into mini meatloaf muffins?
