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Weeknight Classic Meatloaf

Weeknight Classic Meatloaf delivers tender, juicy slices with a lightly sweet, tangy glaze from ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. The savory beef base, softened with milk-soaked crumbs and onion, bakes into comforting homestyle flavors perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve with mashed potatoes and green vegetables for a cozy, satisfying meal.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Weeknight Classic Meatloaf
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, milk, bread crumbs, and egg, then season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Press the mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until smooth, then spread it evenly over the meatloaf.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, about 1 hour.

  8. 8

    An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  9. 9

    Serve hot and enjoy!