Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often more affordable.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Sugar-free ketchup reduces added sugars, while tomato sauce is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water can be used to reduce costs.

Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to a large mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of dried breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of diced yellow onion, and 1/2 cup of milk to the bowl.

Add 1 large beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried parsley leaves, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Mix the ingredients together using clean hands until well combined.

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper (optional) for easier removal.

Transfer the meatloaf mixture into the loaf pan and pat it down into a flat layer.

In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar to make the glaze.

Whisk the glaze ingredients together until combined.

Pour the glaze over the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.

Place the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 55 minutes.

After baking, let the meatloaf sit in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it.

Use the parchment paper to pull the meatloaf out of the pan and place it on a cutting board for slicing.

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