Description
Ina Garten’s famous meatloaf combines simple ingredients like ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a tangy glaze to create a comforting, flavorful dish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this meatloaf delivers juicy, tender results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and pork)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the meat mixture: Soak breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes. Then, combine the ground beef, egg, soaked breadcrumbs, chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape and bake the meatloaf: Transfer the mixture into the loaf pan, pressing it to form a loaf. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until smooth.
- Glaze the meatloaf: After 50 minutes, brush half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Don’t overmix: Mix just until everything is combined for a tender, juicy meatloaf.
- Use lean ground beef: 80/20 ground beef gives the best texture and moisture.
- Let it rest: Allow the meatloaf to rest before slicing to ensure it holds together and stays juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ina Garten Meatloaf, Meatloaf Recipe, Classic Meatloaf, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Easy Meatloaf