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This classic Meatloaf Recipe is easy to lớn make and so tender and moist, with the best meatloaf glaze. Serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans for a praise-worthy Sunday dinner.

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Making a homemade meatloaf is easier than you might think! This classic meatloaf recipe is made with simple ingredients that come together khổng lồ make the best meatloaf. It’s incredibly flavorful, tender và moist. This mouthwatering dinner recipe is a family favorite!

To keep this meatloaf moist and juicy, we use Panko breadcrumbs which trap moisture in the meatloaf for an extra delicious result. Eggs, ketchup & finely chopped onion combine with the Panko for an exceptionally moist and crave-worthy meatloaf.

Ground Beef: 85% ground beef is best for this recipe. It has enough fat to bring moisture and flavor. I don’t recommend using a leaner ground beef.Eggs: Help lớn bind the ingredients so the loaf keeps its shape.Panko Bread Crumbs: I highly recommend using Panko, not regular breadcrumbs. The larger crumbs of the Panko are able to lớn soak up more moisture for a moist meatloaf. The panko also acts as a binder khổng lồ hold the meatloaf together.Onion và Garlic: For flavor! The onion also adds lots of moisture; be sure to chop it up finely.Ketchup: Adds moisture và flavor.Worcestershire Sauce: Brings delicious umami flavor to lớn enhance the beef.Seasonings: Dried thyme, garlic powder, salt và pepper (along with the onion, garlic, ketchup và Worcestershire) make for an incredibly flavorful meatloaf.

Meatloaf Glaze

This recipe has the most delicious meatloaf glaze, which caramelizes on top of the meatloaf as it bakes. For the meatloaf sauce you’ll need ketchup, brown sugar và apple cider vinegar. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory and tangy!

How khổng lồ Make Meatloaf

This meatloaf recipe is so easy to make! While the prep time is quick, you’ll want khổng lồ plan ahead because it takes about an hour & a half to lớn bake in the oven.

Make the meatloaf mixture.

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First, combine everything except the ground beef. You want to lớn mix the ingredients together really well before adding the beef, so you don’t overwork the meat. Then, use your hands to combine the ground beef with the other ingredients. Bake the meatloaf at 350° F for 45 minutes. The meatloaf won’t be done yet, but it will be time to địa chỉ the glaze.Make the glaze. While the meatloaf is in the oven, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar và apple cider vinegar.Glaze & finish baking. Spread the glaze over the meatloaf & then put it back in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until it reaches 160° F in the center.

Make Ahead Instructions

You can prepare và shape your meatloaf up to lớn 24 hours ahead of time and store it, wrapped in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator before baking. You may need to showroom a few minutes to lớn the bake time.

Can you freeze meatloaf?Yes! You can freeze an unbaked meatloaf. Place the meatloaf in the loaf pan, tightly wrap with plastic wrap và then store in the freezer for up khổng lồ 2 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking. You may have to showroom a few minutes to lớn the bake time.

Storage & Reheating Tips

Leftover baked meatloaf is even more flavorful on the second và third day, after the flavors have had more time lớn meld.

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Freezer: Let cool completely, wrap airtight, & store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.To Reheat: Cover the meatloaf và reheat in a 350° F oven until hot (you can wrap it in foil if desired lớn trap in more moisture). Or reheat gently in the microwave.