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A freshly baked meatloaf, glistening with glaze and ready to serve.

Quick way to grow your best classic Meatloaf in 1 panMeatloaf

This classic meatloaf recipe comes together quickly and cooks in a single pan for easy cleanup. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, egg, milk, bread crumbs, chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Mix the ingredients gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
Forming and Baking
  1. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet or press it evenly into the loaf pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  3. Spread about half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, then remove from the oven, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf, and return to the oven.
  5. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Resting and Serving
  1. Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute for a more tender meatloaf.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatloaf mixture. If you don't have bread crumbs, crushed crackers or rolled oats can be used as a substitute. Serving with mashed potatoes and green beans completes this classic comfort meal.