Best Homemade Classic Meatloaf just like Mom Made

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.

Put on gloves for mixing.

In a bowl, add 2 pounds of ground beef.

Add 1 large chopped onion to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs.

Crack 2 eggs into the mixture.

Add 1 cup of ketchup.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of onion powder.

Add 2.5 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Mix the ingredients gently, being careful not to overmix.

Transfer the mixture to a glass dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf in the dish.

Spread ketchup generously on top of the meatloaf.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake uncovered for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, checking for doneness.

Let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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