This easy meatloaf recipe is just like the traditional meatloaf grandma used to make. Tender and juicy with the perfect tomato glaze!
Recipe by Beth Moncel on February 6, 2025
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT50M
Total time: PT65M
Rating
4.79 stars (255 reviews)
Keywords
Comfort Food, Ground Beef Recipes, meatloaf
Ingredients
1 large egg ($0.18)
⅓ cup milk ($0.09)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.02)
½ cup plain breadcrumbs ($0.16)
1 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.10)
½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
1 tsp salt ($0.02)
¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.05)
½ cup minced onion ($0.22)
1½ lbs. ground beef (80/20, $7.95*)
½ cup ketchup ($0.30)
1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.03**)
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.05)
1 tsp yellow mustard ($0.01)
Categories
Dinner
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. In a separate small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mince the onion.
Add the ground beef, egg mixture, breadcrumb mixture, and minced onion to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing.
Place the meat mixture on a rimmed baking dish and shape it into a loaf that is approximately 4-inches wide, 8-inches long, and 2-inches tall.
In a separate small bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard). Spread the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
Bake the meatloaf for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 328 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 19 g
Fat: 21 g
Sodium: 676 mg
Reviews
Jazmine Essary on 2026-04-24 (5 stars): I plan to make this, but am wondering how it would be if I left the onion out?
Suzanne on 2026-04-23 (5 stars): Best meatloaf I ever baked!! Awesome recipe 👌
Marty on 2026-04-21 (3 stars): I made this meatloaf exactly as the recipe instructed,,,,very step by step,,,,I was ok with it until it was ruined with the glaze! Very overpowering! Just not good
Carrie on 2026-04-12 (5 stars): Making this again. Delicious. I put the bottom layer of meat in pan then top with frozen tater tots and shredded cheddar cheese then put rest of meat over top and sides. For keto version I use sugarfree ketchup/bbq and keto bread plus in the middle I sub a bag of frozen cauliflower rice for the tots.
Natalie Smith on 2026-04-05 (5 stars): My husband will tell you he dated me because of my personality, but he married me because of “my” meatloaf. He may be kidding, but this recipe had kept us fed and in love for years now. I take some creative liberties and season with my heart instead of measuring spoons, and I usually eyeball the breadcrumbs so it had a just-right consistency with my ground beef (usually a weird weight to our beef since we buy a whole cow). Anyway, I love this delicious recipe, but not as much as my husband does, and we will continue to eat it ‘til death do us part.
Shalonda AMERSON on 2026-03-29 (5 stars): I made this recipe. I didn’t have the Italian seasoning nor did I have the Worcestershire sauce. But it came out delicious. I tweaked it a bit I added minced garlic because I didn’t have garlic powder and also a little green pepper. I paired it with cabbage, baked white sweet potatoes and hot water cornbread.
Darrell on 2026-03-27 (5 stars): That sauce OH MY, that is just a great meat sauce. A1 sweet baby Ray's ain't got nothing on this sauce. A surety this is my go to meat sauce for any meat. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT
Darrell on 2026-03-27 (5 stars): I just made this meatloaf. It's my first meatloaf ever. It's still baking in the oven but before the first bite I'll declare its greatness. I've done enough cooking in life to know by the sweet savory smell in my abode this is gonna make tounge slap my brains out! Thanks for a great simple recipe
Elizabeth Hancock on 2026-03-16 (5 stars): This was delicious! I only had one pound of ground beef so I adjusted the recipe accordingly, except for the glaze. I kept those proportions as is because I wanted lots of that yummy sauce. Glad I did!
Carmen B on 2026-03-14 (5 stars): We were thrilled. I tend to add too much or too little ingredients. Followed exactly except I substituted barbecue sauce for the ketchup. Excellent loaf and just the right amount of flavor. Leftover was fantastic!
Lora Gagliardo on 2026-02-21 (5 stars): Does this need to be covered with foil at all
I hope not, as it’s in the over right now, not covered
Smells wonderful
Hoping the hubby loves it
Thanks for such an easy recipe with the normal ingredients
Followed exactly except I added some green pepper that he likes
Wish me luck!
Jaime on 2026-02-18 (5 stars): Made this tonight for the first time (for two people) and it was DELICIOUS! Followed the recipe exactly the way it was. Paired it with some garlic mashed potatoes and sweet peas! YUM! I have plenty of leftovers too which is always great!
Ava on 2026-02-16 (5 stars): Wow, this classic meatloaf recipe looks so comforting and well-tested — I love how simple ingredients like ground beef, breadcrumbs, and that tangy tomato glaze come together for a cozy dinner everyone will enjoy! I also appreciate the tips on moisture and proper binding; that’s exactly the kind of insight I look for before trying a new recipe. By the way, I’ve been working with home renovation contractors new york for updating my kitchen layout, and having a functional space really makes cooking dishes like this even more enjoyable. Thanks for the great instructions — definitely bookmarking this for a weekend meal!
Elaine Sumervile on 2026-02-08 (5 stars): Good
Yvonne Q on 2026-02-04 (4 stars): Made exactly as the recipe stated except I had to add 3x the amount of breadcrumbs and it still came out too wet, barely able to form a loaf. The taste, however, was perfect.
Susan on 2026-01-30 (3 stars): This is a very good basic meatloaf recipe, but I will leave out the Italian seasoning the next time. It leaves an unpleasant after taste.
