Description
This oven baked meatloaf recipe delivers a wonderfully savory and tender meatloaf with a sweet and tangy glaze that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
0.25 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 teaspoons salt
1.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3.5 tablespoons sour cream
1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
0.25 cup milk, or as needed
3 tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter in a skillet and cook onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the onion and garlic mixture with ground beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the tomato sauce. Mix well. Add milk a teaspoon at a time if the mixture feels dry, until it’s moist but not soggy.
Place the mixture into a 5×9-inch loaf pan. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Then, increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce with ketchup. Pour this mixture over the top of the meatloaf and bake for 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Be careful not to overmix the meatloaf ingredients, as this can result in a tougher texture. Mix just until everything is incorporated.
The milk is your key to a perfectly moist meatloaf. Add it gradually, ensuring the mixture is moist but not wet.
Using an instant-read thermometer is the most reliable way to ensure your meatloaf is cooked through safely and perfectly.
While this recipe uses a loaf pan, you can also shape the meatloaf directly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A