Meatloaf has had a bad rap in the past… which makes me sad because meatloaf is SO yummy when prepared correctly! This family recipe is an easy, simple meatloaf and is always a husband pleaser! It comes out tender and juicy everytime!

 

There’s a few tips to note before making your meatloaf:

  • Do Not Overmix:
    • You want to mix until everything is just combined. Over mixing will create a dense loaf!
  • Use Lean Meat:
    • Use lean beef (but not extra lean). You need a bit of fat for flavor but don’t want it swimming in grease so lean beef is the perfect option.
  • Rest the Meatloaf:
    • With any meatloaf recipe, the final product should be rested once it comes out of the oven.  This helps make sure it won’t fall apart!

Let’s Get Cooking!

gather all of your ingredients (salt and pepper not pictured!)next, combine: your meat, whipped egg, breadcrumbs, S&P, garlic powder, minced onions and worcestershire. mix it all together! I usually use my hands to mix it all up. after it’s mixed, spray your pan!
push your meat mixture firmly into your pan.
brush mixture with ketchup! I like to add a little more than 1/4 C ketchup on top when I make it!

put some bacon on top! You know I looove bacon – I usually do 6 pieces but, the recipe only calls for 3!

bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour! Let rest for 10 minutes before serving!
I serve my meatloaf alongside mac and cheese or potatoes and peas, it is the perfect classic dinner. Broccoli, pasta, and carrots all make great sides for this meatloaf recipe too! ENJOY!

meatloaf ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 C breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbs worchestershire
  • 3 shakes of minced onion
  • 2 shakes garlic powder
  • 1/4 C ketchup brushed on top
  •  Bacon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º
  2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, whipped egg, breadcrumbs, S&P, worchestershire, minced onion and garlic powder. 
  3. Put mixture into a loaf pan and brush ketchup on top.
  4. Top with strips of bacon!
  5. Cook at 350º for 1 hour.
  6. Let rest 10 minutes before serving

I hope you like this family favorite meatloaf! 

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