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Classic Homestyle Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze

A comforting meatloaf made with a blend of ground beef and pork, topped with a tangy ketchup glaze, perfect for family dinners and leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 lean)
  • 0.5 lbs Ground Pork or substitute with more ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg (lightly beaten)
  • 0.5 cup Milk whole or 2%
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped) or 1 tsp dried parsley
Ketchup Glaze Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Ketchup for the glaze
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder

Method
 

Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, minced garlic, Panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Mix thoroughly and shape into a loaf.
Bake & Glaze
  1. Place the loaf in a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Spread the glaze over the meatloaf after the first hour of baking.
Finish & Serve
  1. Continue baking for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let rest a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Make sure not to overmix the meatloaf mixture; this keeps it tender. Use lean ground meats for a balance of flavor and moisture. You can experiment with different herbs or spices to suit your taste.