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Easiest Beef Meatloaf
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray an 8x4-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Mix together the ground beef, diced onion, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, milk, and ketchup in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Transfer mixture to the prepared loaf pan.
3
Bake the meatloaf on middle rack of oven for 40 minutes.
4
Open oven and spoon the ketchup in an even layer over top of meatloaf. Continue baking until center of loaf reaches 160°F, 15-20 minutes.
5
Check to see that meatloaf is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
6
Allow meatloaf to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Scatter parsley on top if you like.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Don't Overmix the Meat 🙌Mix ingredients just until combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates a dense, tough meatloaf instead of a tender crumb structure.
- Use Milk-Soaked Breadcrumbs 🥛Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2-3 minutes before mixing to create a paste that keeps the meatloaf incredibly moist throughout cooking.
- Reserve Ketchup for Topping 🍅Add half the ketchup to the meat mixture and brush the remaining ketchup on top in the last 10 minutes to prevent burning and enhance glaze.
- Shape with a Light Touch 🎯Form a loaf that's slightly wider than it is tall to ensure even cooking and allow excess moisture to evaporate for better browning.
- Let it Rest Before Slicing ⏱️Rest the meatloaf for 5 minutes after cooking before slicing to allow juices to redistribute and prevent it from falling apart.
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High Protein
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