Old Fashioned Meatloaf - Classic Meatloaf Recipe

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Old Fashioned Meatloaf - Classic Meatloaf Recipe

This old fashioned meatloaf is perfect for anyone craving a delicious classic meatloaf recipe that is done the way it should be.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 602kcal

Author: Fox Valley Foodie

Equipment

Bread loaf pan
Digital Thermometer

Ingredients

Meatloaf

1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 beef recommended)
¾ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup grated onion
¾ cup beef broth
1 egg (beaten)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground sage
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

Sauce

Mix ketchup, Worcestershire, and brown sugar together in a small bowl and set aside.

Meatloaf

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Crumble beef into a large bowl and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and grated onion.
Add all remaining meatloaf ingredients to a separate bowl and whisk to combine. Once combined, pour into the bowl with meat and mix with your hands to combine all ingredients together. (see note below)
Ladle a couple tablespoons of sauce on the bottom of a bread pan and add meatloaf, pressing to form into the shape of the pan.
Top meatloaf with remaining sauce.
Place meatloaf in the oven for 1 hour, or until internal temperature exceeds 160 degrees. Check for doneness after 45 minutes.
Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

*Combining the remaining meatloaf ingredients separately from the beef and breadcrumbs helps them disperse more evenly when combined with the meat. However, this is not required.

Tip: Lining your bread pan with aluminum foil will make it easier to lift the baked meatloaf out when it is done, and allow for easier cleanup.

Make ahead: The meatloaf mixture can be prepared in advance, refrigerated, and baked the next day.

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