Classic Meatloaf with Glaze

Ingredients

1. 1

   Step 1

   Prep oven and pan

   • Ingredients:
     • Oven preheated to 350°F (175°C)
     • Parchment-lined loaf pan or sheet pan
   • Action: Heat oven and line pan for easier cleanup.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Combine meatloaf mixture

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 pounds ground beef
     • 1 cup breadcrumbs
     • 1/2 cups milk
     • 1 small onion, finely diced
     • 2 cloves garlic, minced
     • 2 eggs
     • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
     • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
     • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
   • Action: Mix ingredients gently in a large bowl until just combined; avoid overworking.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Shape loaf

   • Ingredients:
     • Meatloaf mixture
   • Action: Shape into a loaf and place in the prepared pan or on the sheet.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Make glaze

   • Ingredients:
     • 1/2 cups ketchup
     • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
     • 1 tablespoon mustard
   • Action: Whisk glaze ingredients together.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Bake with glaze

   • Ingredients:
     • Shaped loaf
     • Glaze
   • Action: Spread half the glaze over the loaf. Bake 45 minutes, spread remaining glaze on top, and bake 10–15 minutes more until internal temp hits 160°F.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Rest and slice

   • Ingredients:
     • Baked meatloaf
   • Action: Rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve with extra glaze.

Step insights

• Glazing twice builds a set base layer and a shiny top finish.

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl

• Loaf pan or sheet pan

• Parchment

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Small bowl