Easy Homemade Meatloaf

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4.91 from 31 votes

Tender and Juicy Easy Homemade Meatloaf recipe made with lean ground beef, loaded with flavor, and baked to perfection.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Lactose

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

2 pounds 90-92% Lean Ground Beef use the leanest ground beef you can find
1 Medium White or Yellow Onion finely chopped
2 Large Eggs
2 Garlic Cloves minced
3 tablespoons Sugar-free ketchup
3 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
¾ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
⅓ Cup Milk
1½ teaspoon Kosher Salt or to taste
1½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning or Dried Oregano
¼ teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika

For the glaze:

¾ Cup Sugar-free ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Raw Honey
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
¼ teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
¼ teaspoon Salt

To Garnish

1 tablespoon Freshly Chopped Parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving about an inch of overhang on both sides. This will help to easily remove the meatloaf from the pan.
In a large mixing bowl, use clean hands to combine the ingredients for the meatloaf. (these are 2 pounds 90-92% Lean Ground Beef, 1 Medium White or Yellow Onion- chopped, 2 Large Eggs, 2 Garlic Cloves, 3 tablespoons Sugar-free ketchup, 3 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley, ¾ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, ⅓ Cup Milk , 1½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning or Dried Oregano, ¼ teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper, and ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika). Mix until well combined.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing to shape it to the inside of the pan making sure there are any air pockets left.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes.
While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the glaze (¾ Cup Sugar-free ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard, 1 tablespoon Raw Honey, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar, ¼ teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper , and ¼ teaspoon Salt , and stir to combine. Pour the glaze over the top of the meatloaf and spread to evenly distribute it.
Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized but not burnt. Rest for 10 minutes, then use the overhanging parchment paper to remove the meatloaf from the pan.
Slice the meatloaf, and garnish with 1 tablespoon Freshly Chopped Parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Beef: You may use ground turkey or chicken in place of the beef.
Breadcrumbs: Use quick oats or wheat crackers instead of breadcrumbs.
Serving size: one slice of meatloaf
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. You may freeze for up to 3 months.

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