Classic Beef Meatloaf

Name: Classic Beef Meatloaf
Total time: 75 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Cuisine: Classic Beef Dishes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner); 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 3/4 cup ketchup, divided; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

What's better than a hearty meatloaf? This is a recipe that's easy and foolproof. No bells and whistles - just a few ingredients including beef, egg, bread crumbs and a simple tomato-based topping.

1 hr
15 min
6
SERVINGS
280
Cal
28 g
Protein

Test Kitchen Tips

Use a gentle touch with ground beef. Over-mixing will result in burgers, meatballs or meatloaves with a firm texture.

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Ingredients & Cooking

Ingredients:

1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup ketchup, divided
1/2 cup minced onion
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup ketchup, onion, egg, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, pepper and salt in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape beef into 8 x 4-inch loaf on rack in aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.
Place on upper oven rack in 350°F oven. Bake 40 to 50 minutes; brush with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake 5 minutes more or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

Test Kitchen Tips

Use a gentle touch with ground beef. Over-mixing will result in burgers, meatballs or meatloaves with a firm texture.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition:

276 CALORIES

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3.5g SAT FAT

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28g PROTEIN

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3.5 mg IRON

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6.6 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 276 Calories; 80.1 Calories from fat; 8.9g Total Fat (3.5 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 0.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.6 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 115 mg Cholesterol; 630 mg Sodium; 19 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.5 g Dietary Fiber; 8.4 g Total Sugars; 28 g Protein; 6 g Added Sugars; 33.1 mg Calcium; 3.5 mg Iron; 529 mg Potassium; 0.2 mcg Vitamin D; 0.3 mg Riboflavin; 6.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B₆; 2.9 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 253 mg Phosphorus; 6.6 mg Zinc; 24 mcg Selenium; 123.9 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Iron, and Potassium.

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Classic Beef Meatloaf