
Classic Meatloaf
DinnerOven75 minServes 6
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Amounts are scaled from the original 6 servings; cooking times may change for bigger batches.
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the beef, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, 2 tbsp ketchup, salt and pepper with your hands just until combined.
- Shape into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush with the remaining ketchup mixed with brown sugar and bake 55-65 minutes until the center reads 160°F. Rest 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Out of breadcrumbs? Crush crackers or toast and pulse stale bread, or use rolled oats.
- Ground turkey or chicken can replace ground beef; cook poultry to 165°F.
Times are a guide; ovens and air fryers vary. Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F, and pork and fish to 145°F. Diet tags come from the ingredient list; check labels for allergens.