Simple and Easy Meatloaf Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are more nutritious, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly option.

Add 2 pounds of lean ground beef to a large bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of diced onion to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of bread crumbs to the mixture.

Add 2 teaspoons of parsley and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

Add 2 eggs to the mixture.

Add your favorite barbecue sauce as a secret ingredient.

Use clean hands to mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

Shape the mixture into a free-form loaf about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the shaped meatloaf on a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of ketchup, and 1 teaspoon of prepared yellow mustard in a bowl.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and pour the glaze over the top.

Use a pastry brush to spread the glaze over the sides of the meatloaf.

Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

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