Meatloaf with egg

Here’s a simple, juicy meatloaf with egg recipe 🍽️

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef (or beef + pork mix)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (or soaked bread, squeezed)
• 1 egg (for binding)
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp ketchup (plus extra for topping)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika or mixed seasoning
• 2 tbsp oil or melted butter

Instructions

1. Prep oven
   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix meatloaf
   In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
   Mix gently—don’t overmix.
3. Shape
   Press mixture into the loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a lined baking tray.
4. Top
   Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top.
5. Bake
   Bake for 45–60 minutes, until cooked through and juices run clear (internal temp ~70°C / 160°F).
6. Rest & serve
   Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Optional Variations

• Egg inside (stuffed meatloaf):
  Boil 2–3 eggs, peel, place them in the center of the meat mixture before shaping, then bake.
• Extra moist: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste or grated carrot.
• Spicy: Add chili flakes or fresh pepper.

Serve with mashed potatoes, baked macaroni, or vegetables.
Want a stovetop or air fryer version?