Easy and Healthy Classic Meatloaf Recipe
This classic meatloaf is the perfect comfort food—moist, flavorful, and easy to make. With a simple list of ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, you can create a delicious meatloaf that everyone will love.
Servings: 8
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- pounds lean ground beef 90% lean
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
For the Glaze:
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and BBQ sauce. Mix gently with your hands until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf, about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes. While baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, mustard).
- After 45 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spread the glaze over the top and return to the oven. Increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, sauté the onions before adding them to the meat mixture.
- You can customize the glaze with BBQ sauce or hot sauce for added flavor.
- If you prefer smaller portions, you can make individual meatloaf muffins by baking them in a muffin tin for 25-30 minutes at 350°F.
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 111mg
- Sodium: 865mg
- Potassium: 539mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
- Vitamin A: 180IU
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 56mg
- Iron: 4mg