Best Ever Meatloaf

This classic meatloaf recipe is easy, comforting, and perfect for leftovers. It features a flavorful blend of ground beef, fresh herbs, and a delicious glaze, resulting in a moist and tender meatloaf that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
• 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 pounds 85% ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar (for glaze)

Preparation Time

• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
• Servings: 6-8

Step 1: Prepping the Ingredients

Finely dice the onion.

Smash and peel the garlic cloves.

Roughly chop the parsley.

Step 2: Combining the Meatloaf Mixture

Add ground beef to a mixing bowl.

Add diced onion to the bowl.

Mince garlic cloves directly into the bowl.

Add eggs to the bowl.

Add ketchup to the bowl.

Add Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.

Add quick-cooking oats.

Add milk.

Add chopped parsley.

Add Italian seasoning.

Add kosher salt.

Add ground black pepper.

Mix all ingredients together with your hands until well combined.

Step 3: Shaping and Glazing the Meatloaf

Transfer the meatloaf mixture to a rimmed baking sheet or casserole pan.

Shape the mixture into a loaf approximately 9 inches long by 5 inches wide.

In a small bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, coconut sugar/brown sugar, and ketchup for the glaze.

Pour the glaze over the meatloaf.

Spread the glaze evenly over the meatloaf, including the sides, using a pastry brush.

Step 4: Cooking and Resting

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the meatloaf for 50-60 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°F (71°C).

Remove the meatloaf from the oven.

Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 5: Serving

Sprinkle the meatloaf with fresh parsley.

Slice the meatloaf and serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables.

Tips

For a chunkier texture, use rolled oats instead of quick-cooking oats.

You can substitute steak sauce for Worcestershire sauce in the glaze.

For a lighter option, serve the meatloaf with mashed sweet potatoes or mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes.

Store leftover meatloaf in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For freezing, slice the meatloaf before freezing and thaw individual slices overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.