OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF

Here’s a true Old-Fashioned Meatloaf—just like grandma used to make it ❤️
Simple ingredients, tender inside, and that classic sweet-savory topping.

🍽️ Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

🛒 Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers
• 2 large eggs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Classic Topping

• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
   Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.
2. Mix gently
   In a large bowl, combine milk and breadcrumbs.
   Add eggs, onion, seasoning, Worcestershire, and ground beef.
   Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
3. Shape
   Place mixture into loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a baking sheet.
4. Add topping
   Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
   Spread evenly over meatloaf.
5. Bake
   Bake uncovered for 60–70 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Rest
   Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

🍽️ Serve With

• Mashed potatoes 🥔
• Green beans or peas
• Buttered corn
• Fresh bread with butter

💡 Old-School Tips

• Milk + crackers = super tender texture
• Want it extra juicy? Add 2 tbsp melted butter
• Leftovers taste even better the next day 😋

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