Description
A simple and tasty meatloaf recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, ketchup, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined, but do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Spread a little ketchup on top for extra flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
- Check if it’s cooked through with a meat thermometer; it should read 160°F (70°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- For added flavor, mix in chopped bell peppers or carrots.
- Make sure not to overmix to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Let it rest before slicing to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatloaf recipes, easy meatloaf, beginner meatloaf