The Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Name: The Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 0.25 cup ketchup; 0.5 packet dry onion soup mix; 3 slices leftover bread (heels are great), torn into bite-size pieces; 1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning; 1 tablespoon water; water as needed

Learn how to make this meatloaf recipe, inspired by a beloved family favorite! This delicious meatloaf is perfect for dinner and makes fantastic leftovers for sandwiches the next day.

Total time1 hr 30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time1 hr 20 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
0.25 cup ketchup
0.5 packet dry onion soup mix
3 slices leftover bread (heels are great), torn into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
1 tablespoon water
water as needed

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ketchup, dry onion soup mix, bread crumbs, Italian-style seasoning, and water. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9-inch pie pan or a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for approximately one hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through, the edges are nicely browned, and the top forms a slight crust.
Let the meatloaf cool for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420 kcal
Fat Content: 31 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 443 mg
Protein Content: 21 g
Cholesterol Content: 97 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 14 g
Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g