Basic Ground Beef Mixture

Instructions

1. Mix the Ingredients
   • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
   • Gently mix with your hands or a spoon until just combined (don’t overmix, or it will be dense).
2. Shape the Meat
   • For meatloaf: form into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
   • For meatballs: shape into 1½–2 inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
3. Cook
   • Meatloaf: bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
   • Meatballs: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, or pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
4. Serve
   • Meatloaf: slice and serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, or vegetables.
   • Meatballs: serve with pasta and sauce, or as a sandwich filling.

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✨ Tips:

• For extra moisture, you can add ¼ cup milk or ketchup to the mixture.
• Top meatloaf with ketchup, BBQ sauce, or tomato paste before baking for a sweet glaze.

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