USA · Meat Dishes

Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a traditional American dish — ground meat mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs and spices, baked into a loaf shape and topped with a tomato glaze.

63 min✻4 servings✻700 kcal
Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • ground beef700 g
  • breadcrumbs1 cup
  • milk1/2 cup
  • egg1
  • onion1
  • garlic2 cloves
  • Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
  • dried thyme1 tsp
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • salt and pepperto taste
  • ketchup1/2 cup
  • brown sugar2 tbsp
  • apple cider vinegar1 tbsp

Method

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a large bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the milk and leave for 5 minutes.
  2. 2Add the mince, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands.
  3. 3Place meat mixture in a baking dish and form a loaf shape. In a separate bowl, mix together the glaze: 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
  4. 4Brush the top of the meatloaf with half of the glaze. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  5. 5Take out, brush with the remaining glaze and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 70°C. Let the meatloaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing.