Description
Ina Garten’s Meatloaf (Easy Recipe) is a comforting classic that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe combines ground beef with fresh ingredients to create a moist and flavorful dish, topped with a sweet-tangy glaze that elevates every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan or rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped onion, eggs, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
- For the glaze, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl until well combined. Spread half over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), adding the remaining glaze during the last 10 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg