Description
Ina Garten’s Meatloaf is a classic and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a comforting family meal. This recipe yields a moist and flavorful meatloaf topped with a tangy ketchup glaze.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and sauté: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Sauté onion, salt, pepper, and thyme until soft. Add Worcestershire sauce, stock, and tomato paste. Let cool slightly.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and onion mixture. Mix lightly. Shape into a loaf on a sheet pan.
- Bake: Top with ketchup and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Rest before serving.
Notes
- Using 80/20 ground beef adds flavor and moisture to the meatloaf.
- Ground turkey can be a substitute with adjusted cooking time and additional seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
