Meatloaf is a simple, hearty comfort dish made the easy way—juicy inside, sweet-savory glaze on top, and zero stress cooking.
🍖 Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
🍅 Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard or BBQ sauce
🔥 Instructions
1. Mix it up
- Combine beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently (don’t overwork it).
2. Shape & bake
- Form into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes.
3. Glaze it
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Spread half on top after 40 minutes.
- Bake another 10–15 minutes, then add remaining glaze.
4. Rest & slice
- Let it rest 10 minutes before cutting.
🍽️ Serve With
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Green beans
- Corn or mac & cheese
🔥 Pro Tips
- Don’t overmix or it turns dense.
- Let it rest so it doesn’t fall apart when slicing.
- Add cheese inside for a “loaded meatloaf” upgrade 🧀
If you want, I can make the Snoop-style mac & cheese, fried chicken, or BBQ meatloaf version next 😄
