Best Easy Meatloaf

Everyone needs an easy meatloaf recipe, and this one is our favorite! It's very easy to make and has the best tangy sweet ketchup glaze!

4.4 from 11 votes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 419kcal

2 lbs. ground beef
1 small onion (finely diced)
2 cups fine bread crumbs (from about 4 slices white bread, NOT dried breadcrumbs)
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
¾ cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, or use a 9 inch loaf pan.
Place the ground beef, onions, and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Pour the milk and eggs directly over the breadcrumbs, allowing them to soak in the moisture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use your hands to gently combine and bring the mixture together.
Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet, or pat it into the loaf pan.
In another bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Slather the mixture all over the top of the meatloaf, then bake for 45-60 minutes or until the glaze is caramelized. (A larger, shallower loaf will take less time to bake, and the loaf pan will be on the longer side.) The meatloaf is done when a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

To make fresh breadcrumbs, add fresh white bread slices to a food processor and pulse until small crumbs form.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy meatloaf, traditional meatloaf recipe