Classic Meatloaf

Tender, juicy meatloaf with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 1 hour · Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (85 percent lean)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

For the glaze

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.
2. Stir the breadcrumbs and milk together and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion, garlic, eggs, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt, pepper and thyme. Mix well.
4. Add the beef and mix gently with your hands until just combined.
5. Shape into a 9-by-5-inch loaf on the pan.
6. Stir the glaze ingredients together and spread half over the loaf.
7. Bake for 40 minutes. Spread on the remaining glaze and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the center reaches 160°F.
8. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Tip: Overmixing makes meatloaf dense. Stop as soon as everything holds together.