Yes, Virginia There is a Great Meatloaf

5.00 (1410)
⏱ 80 mins 🍽 1 meatloaf, 4-5 serving(s) 🏷 Meatloaf

This classic meatloaf recipe yields a delicious and satisfying main dish. It combines ground beef with bread, egg, and sweet onion, then is topped with a sweet and tangy ketchup-based sauce before baking. The result is a moist and flavourful loaf that serves four to five people. Based on a recipe shared by a friend, it's a hearty and comforting option for any dinner table.

Yes, Virginia There is a Great Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (ground shoulder roast is good)
  • 1 slice bread (broken or chopped finely)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small vidalia onions or 1 small type sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2-2/3 cup whole milk or 1/2-2/3 cup half-and-half
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 -4 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed firm (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup

Method

  1. For the meatloaf, mix all the listed meatloaf ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Transfer the combined mixture into a loaf baking dish, pressing it in evenly.
  3. Create the sauce by stirring together the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the top and sides of the meatloaf in the dish.
  5. Place the dish in an oven preheated to 350°F and bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
  6. Bake until the meatloaf is fully cooked through.
  7. Once baked, allow it to rest briefly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1260500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMeatloaf
AuthorNita Holleman