Ingredients
– 1½ pounds ground chuck for base and protein
– ½ medium yellow onion, finely minced for flavor and nutrition
– 2 cloves garlic, finely minced for flavor and nutrition
– 1 cup Italian bread crumbs for texture
– ¾ teaspoon kosher salt for texture
– ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper for texture
– ¼ teaspoon dried basil for texture
– ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
– ¼ cup ketchup, plus an additional ⅓ cup for brushing on top
– 1 whole egg, lightly beaten for texture
Instructions
1- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
2- In a large bowl, combine the 1½ pounds ground chuck, ½ medium yellow onion finely minced, 2 cloves garlic finely minced, 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup ketchup, and 1 whole egg lightly beaten.
3- Mix thoroughly by hand until well blended. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
4- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove and brush the top with two-thirds of the reserved ⅓ cup ketchup. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
5- Remove again, brush with the remaining ketchup, and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Last Step:
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🧅 Use freshly minced onion and garlic for optimal flavor – pre-minced versions can make the meatloaf watery and less flavorful
👋 Mixing by hand helps integrate ingredients evenly and prevents overmixing which can make the meatloaf tough
🍯 For a sweeter glaze, add one to two tablespoons of brown sugar to the ketchup before brushing – this creates a beautiful caramelized crust
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 664mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 81mg