Entrée: United States – Classic Beef Meatloaf

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 1 hr

Additional 5 min

Total 1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

1 lb (450 g) extra lean ground beef
1 / 2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) milk
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) ketchup, divided

Show original ingredient measurements

1 lb (450 g) extra lean ground beef
1 / 2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) milk
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) ketchup, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk, letting them soak together for a few minutes.
2. Add the ground beef, beaten egg, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and half of the ketchup to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix everything together until well combined.
3. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and press it evenly into shape. Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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