Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 recommended for juiciness)
- 1 cup Fresh bread crumbs (Can substitute with crushed saltine crackers)
- 1 Medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 Small green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup Ketchup (for the sauce topping)
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Mustard (Yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, bell pepper, eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into a smooth loaf in the prepared pan.
- Prepare the sauce topping by whisking together ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Spread half over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then remove and spread the remaining sauce on top and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, let the meatloaf rest after baking to allow juices to redistribute. You can experiment with different vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: meatloaf, Amish meatloaf, comfort food