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Easy Homemade Meatloaf

Tender and Juicy Easy Homemade Meatloaf recipe made with lean ground beef, loaded with flavor and baked to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Rena

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs 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 Tbsp Sugar-free ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • ¾ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ Cup Milk
  • 1½ Tsp Kosher Salt or to taste
  • 1½ Tsp Italian Seasoning or Dried Oregano
  • ¼ Tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika

For the glaze:

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

To Garnish

  • 1 Tbsp 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. 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, 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 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 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg