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Easy Classic Meatloaf Recipe

Try our delicious classic Southern style easy meatloaf recipe with ketchup and brown sugar. This meatloaf recipe so tender and juicy and has the right amount of spices that pairs nicely with the ketchup and brown sugar.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATLOAF:

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80% 900 grams
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1.2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro or parsley
  • 1 small red onion chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup almond milk or milk
  • 1 ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1.2 teaspoon sage

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATLOAF SAUCE:

  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
  • Add all the ingredients for the meatloaf in a large bowl.
  • Mix with your hands to combine or use a spatula.
  • Once the meat mixture is combined, add it to the loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes.
  • In the meantime, add the sauce ingredients into a medium-size bowl and mix together until homogenized.
  • After 45-50 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven and the sauce mixture over it and spread evenly throughout.
  • Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove meatloaf from the oven, cool it for about 15 minutes before slicing it, and drizzle with leftover sauce from baking pan.
  • Serve with mash potato and green peas
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