Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Classic Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Classic Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (Source: 2 lbs. ground beef); 1 each onion finely chopped (about 1 cup onion) (Source: 1 onion finely chopped (about 1 cup onion)); 2 cloves garlic minced (Source: 2 cloves garlic minced); 2 each large eggs (Source: 2 large eggs); 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce (Source: 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce); 2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (Source: 2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley); 1/2 tablespoon marjoram (or oregano) (Source: 1/2 tablespoon marjoram (or oregano)); 1/2 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt); ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (Source: ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper); ¾ cup panko bread crumbs (Source: ¾ cup panko bread crumbs); ½ cup milk (Source: ½ cup milk); ¾ cup ketchup (Source: ¾ cup ketchup); ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar (Source: ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar); 2 tablespoons brown sugar (Source: 2 tablespoons brown sugar)

Classic Meatloaf Recipe is made with ground beef, onion finely chopped, and garlic minced.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 80 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 14 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

AmericanMain courseBeefPrep: 15 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Beef
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Include the rest

Leave time for the resting step before continuing.

2. Preheat as directed

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

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

ground beef

In the method: In a large bowl gently mix together ground beef, onion, garlic, eggs, barbecue sauce, parsley, marjoram, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and milk.

onion finely chopped (about 1 cup onion)

In the method: In a large bowl gently mix together ground beef, onion, garlic, eggs, barbecue sauce, parsley, marjoram, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and milk.

garlic minced

In the method: In a large bowl gently mix together ground beef, onion, garlic, eggs, barbecue sauce, parsley, marjoram, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and milk.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

A little more help as you go

Follow the shaping step

Use the portions and shaping instructions in the method.

Prepare the sauce mixture

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

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. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Leave time for the resting step before continuing.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Use the portions and shaping instructions in the method.

Additional recipe notes

You might be tempted to use a lean ground beef but that makes for a dry meatloaf. Use ground beef with at least a 15% fat content. Be gentle when mixing the meatloaf and do not overmix. Gently shape the mixture into a loaf. Don't skip the glaze as it really helps lock in the moisture. Cook low and slow. Bake at 325 degrees for about 1 hour 20 minutes or when an internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. After removing the meatloaf from the oven let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

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: smalltownwoman.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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