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classic ground beef meatloaf cut into 8 slices in a white casserole baking dish ready to serve and eat.

Classic Meatloaf Recipe with Ground Beef (and Ketchup Glaze)

This classic meatloaf with ground beef recipe topped with a delicious ketchup glaze is going to knock your socks off. Moist and flavorful beef paired with a sweet glaze is the ultimate comfort food that your family will love.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Mixture

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • salt & pepper to taste

Ketchup Glaze

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the meatloaf mixture. Place mixture into prepared baking dish and form meatloaf into a loaf shape.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the glaze. Pour evenly over uncooked meatloaf.
  • Place in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 50 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle. Allow the meatloaf to sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Add your chopped parsley on top of the meatloaf and serve* with additional sauce if you so choose. Enjoy!

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Notes

*If you would like to have additional glaze for the side, double the recipe and save some of the glaze for serving once the meatloaf is done cooking.