Description
A classic homestyle meatloaf made with tender ground beef, crackers, and a sweet tangy glaze, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup crushed butter crackers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed crackers, onion, bell pepper, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared dish.
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the glaze.
- Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven, spread remaining glaze, and return to oven.
- Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 70°C/160°F).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to retain juices.
- You can substitute crackers with breadcrumbs or oats.
- Add Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
