Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 lean)
2 large eggs
1 cup plain breadcrumbs (or panko)
½ cup whole milk (or non-dairy milk)
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the glaze:
½ cup ketchup
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; optionally place a wire rack on top.
2. 2. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
4. 4. Stir in breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add cooled onion and garlic; mix thoroughly.
5. 5. Add ground beef to the bowl. Using your hands, gently mix until just combined—do not overmix.
6. 6. Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet and shape into an oval loaf about 9×5 inches and 2-3 inches high.
7. 7. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
8. 8. While meatloaf bakes, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for the glaze.
9. 9. Remove meatloaf from oven, spread glaze evenly over top and sides. Return to oven and bake another 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
10. 10. Let meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
For gluten-free: use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers. For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken (85/15 or 90/10 blend). To freeze cooked meatloaf, wrap cooled slices or whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before reheating in a 300°F oven with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg