Classic Meat Loaf Recipe

This classic meatloaf recipe is made with ground beef. Simply flavored with worcestire sauce and dried thyme, the classic meatloaf is baked along with veggies like onions with tonato sauce. With a little mustard to taste, the classic meat loaf is a pleasure to serve and enjoy on a holiday or weekend as a comfort food.

Summary

Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
Interest Group

Ingredients

 80% lean ground beef1 1⁄2 Pound
 Canned tomato sauce8 Ounce, divided
 Soft bread crumbs1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1 , beaten
 Onion1 Small, finely chopped
 Worcestershire sauce2 Teaspoon
 Dried thyme leaves1 Teaspoon
 Garlic salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Packed brown sugar1 Tablespoon
 Dry mustard1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 63 Calories from Fat 11

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1 g2%

Saturated Fat 0.35 g1.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 35.2 mg11.7%

Sodium 410.5 mg17.1%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.7%

Sugars 5.5 g

Protein 2 g5%

Vitamin A 4.8% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 4.5% Iron 11.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Reserve 1/4 cup tomato sauce.
Combine ground beef, remaining tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic salt and pepper; mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Shape beef mixture into 8x4 1/2 inch loaf; place on rack in open roasting pan.
Combine brown sugar and mustard; blend with reserved tomato sauce.
Spread over top of loaf.
Bake in 350 degrees F oven 1 hour.
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