Classic Meatloaf Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
Main IngredientBeef
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Directions
Heat oven to 350ºF. Reserve 1/4 cup tomato sauce. In large bowl, combine ground beef, remaining tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Divide mixture into thirds and shape to form three loaves, each about 1 1/2 inches thick; place on rack in open roasting pan. Combine reserved tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard; spread over top of loaves.
Bake in 350ºF oven 40 to 45 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear. To serve, cut each meatloaf into 1-inch thick slices.
Divide mixture into thirds and shape to form three loaves, each about 1 1/2 inches thick; place on rack in open roasting pan. Combine reserved tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard; spread over top of loaves.
Bake in 350ºF oven 40 to 45 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear. To serve, cut each meatloaf into 1-inch thick slices.
