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A baking dish filled with an easy meatloaf prepared with few ingredients.

Classic Easy Meatloaf with Few Ingredients

This classic easy meatloaf recipe uses just a few ingredients for a delicious and comforting meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan or baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
  • 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp ketchup (1 tbsp for the mix, 1 tbsp for topping)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), then lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, one tablespoon of ketchup, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Gently mix all ingredients with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and press evenly, or shape it into an oblong loaf on the baking sheet.
  • Spread the remaining ketchup in a thin layer over the top of the meatloaf.

Baking and Serving

  • Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until its internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

For best results, use 80/20 ground beef for a moist and flavorful meatloaf. Do not overmix the meat to keep it tender.