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Moist Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Moist Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (Source: 2 tablespoons olive oil); 2 cups yellow onion (diced) (Source: 2 cups yellow onion (diced)); 3 lbs ground beef ((I used 80/20)) (Source: 3 lbs ground beef ((I used 80/20))); 1 cup bread crumbs (Source: 1 cup bread crumbs); 3 each large eggs (beaten) (Source: 3 large eggs (beaten)); 1/2 cup whole milk (Source: 1/2 cup whole milk); 1 tablespoon salt (+ more to taste) (Source: 1 tablespoon salt (+ more to taste)); 1 tablespoon black pepper (or to taste) (Source: 1 tablespoon black pepper (or to taste)); 1 tablespoon onion powder (Source: 1 tablespoon onion powder); 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder (Source: 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Source: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning); 1 1/2 cup + 3/4 cups ketchup (Source: 1 1/2 cup ketchup; Source: 3/4 cups ketchup); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (Source: 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce); 3 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped) (Source: 3 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)); 1/3 cup brown sugar (Source: 1/3 cup brown sugar)

Moist Meatloaf Recipe is made with ground beef, yellow onion, and bread crumbs.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 75 min
Original yield: Serves 12
Ingredients: 15 listed

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Estimating…

DinnerAmericanBeefPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Dinner
Primary protein: Beef
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Watch the mixing

Stop mixing at the point described in the method.

2. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

3. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

yellow onion (diced)

In the method: In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute onions in olive oil until tender and browned, about 10 minutes.

ground beef (I used 80/20)

In the method: To the onions, add in ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, half of the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley.

bread crumbs

In the method: To the onions, add in ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, half of the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Top with more chopped parsley, if desired, and serve.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven, sheet pan, skillet, and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 350° F.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Stop mixing at the point described in the method.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Spread glaze overtop prepared meatloaf and bake covered with foil* 45 minutes to 1 hour or until cooked thoroughly and registers at least 160° F.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Additional recipe notes

*If you want to caramelize the glaze, remove foil in the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: laurenslatest.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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