🍽️ Classic Homestyle Meatloaf

🍽️ Classic Homestyle Meatloaf

A tender, juicy meatloaf with onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and a sweet-and-tangy ketchup glaze.

Serves: 6–8 | Prep: 15 min | Bake: 1 hour
Oven: 375°F (190°C)

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers
• ⅓ cup milk
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Glaze

• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
2. Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
3. Shape into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
4. Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread half over the meatloaf.
5. Bake for 45 minutes. Spread the remaining glaze over the top and bake another 15–20 minutes, until the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.