Description
A comforting and nostalgic old-fashioned meatloaf, perfect for family dinners and meal prep, featuring a tangy-sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2% recommended)
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended for juiciness)
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing onions)
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with milk; stir and set aside to soak for a few minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent (3–5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, add ground beef, egg, soaked panko mixture (including any leftover milk), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, black pepper, and the cooled sautéed onions and garlic. Gently mix until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the topping ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, and spicy brown mustard.
- After 40 minutes, remove the loaf from the oven and spread the glaze over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30–35 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Allowing the loaf to rest after baking helps it hold together when sliced. Use an instant-read thermometer for doneness.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 115mg