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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Classic Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 30
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, milk, bread crumbs, and egg, then season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- 6
In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until smooth, then spread it evenly over the meatloaf.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, about 1 hour.
- 8
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 340.42 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 18.4 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 23.7 g 9%
- Total Fat 18.47 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.17 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.7 mg High 30%
- Sodium 346.93 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 7.22 g --
- Added Sugars 2.7 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 64.37 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 100.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 37.9 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.48 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Classic Meatloaf is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Eggs, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 340.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Classic Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Ground Beef, Ketchup. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Classic Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Classic Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Weeknight Classic Meatloaf healthy?
- Weeknight Classic Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 340.42 calories and 18.4 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 346.93 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.17 g (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.7 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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