Ingredients
Meatloaf:
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup minced onion
1.5 lbs. ground beef (85/15)
Glaze:
1/2 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp yellow mustard
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. In a separate small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mince the onion.
Add the ground beef, egg mixture, breadcrumb mixture, and minced onion to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing.
Place the meatloaf mixture on a rimmed baking dish and shape it into a loaf that is approximately 4-inches wide, 8-inches long, and 2-inches tall.
In a separate small bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard). Spread the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
Bake the meatloaf for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Using 85/15 ground beef provides the ideal fat ratio for a moist, flavorful meatloaf without being greasy.
- Plain breadcrumbs act as a binder and help retain moisture throughout the long bake time.
- Worcestershire sauce adds a deep umami richness to both the meat mixture and the glaze.
- Mincing the onion finely ensures it cooks through completely and distributes flavor evenly without large chunks.
- The ketchup-brown sugar glaze caramelizes during baking, creating a sticky, sweet-savory crust on the outside.
- Avoiding over-mixing the meat mixture is crucial — overworking ground beef can result in a dense, tough loaf.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides approximately 27g of protein, making this meatloaf an excellent high-protein main dish.
- The 85/15 ground beef contributes a meaningful amount of saturated fat, so pairing with a vegetable side helps balance the meal.
- The glaze adds a moderate amount of added sugar per serving, contributing to the overall carbohydrate count.
- Ground beef is a rich natural source of zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12, all of which support immune and metabolic function.
- This recipe provides a good source of iron per serving, which is beneficial for energy levels and oxygen transport in the body.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories285
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat15 g72 g20.83%
- Saturated Fat6 g20 g30%
- Trans Fat0.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat6.5 g
- Cholesterol90 mg300 mg30%
- Sodium520 mg2300 mg22.61%
- Total Carbohydrate14 g275 g5.09%
- Dietary Fiber0.5 g28 g1.79%
- Total Sugars7 g
- Added Sugars5 g50 g10%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein22 g50 g44%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)8 mcg20 mcg40%
- Calcium55 mg1300 mg4.23%
- Iron2.8 mg18 mg15.56%
- Potassium380 mg4700 mg8.09%
- Vitamin A180 mcg900 mcg20%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)2 mg90 mg2.22%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)0.5 mg15 mg3.33%
- Vitamin K4 mcg120 mcg3.33%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.12 mg1.2 mg10%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.22 mg1.3 mg16.92%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)5.5 mg16 mg34.38%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.35 mg1.7 mg20.59%
- Folate18 mcg400 mcg4.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)2.4 mcg2.4 mcg100%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.7 mg5 mg14%
- Choline95 mg550 mg17.27%
- Phosphorus220 mg1250 mg17.6%
- Iodine8 mcg150 mcg5.33%
- Magnesium24 mg420 mg5.71%
- Zinc5.2 mg11 mg47.27%
- Selenium22 mcg55 mcg40%
- Copper0.1 mg0.9 mg11.11%
- Manganese0.2 mg2.3 mg8.7%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
- Chloride180 mg2300 mg7.83%
