Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients for Best Ever Meatloaf

• Lean Ground Beef
• Tomato Ketchup
• 1 cup tomato juice (1/2 cup for meatloaf mixture, 1/2 cup for topping)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (1 teaspoon for meatloaf mixture, 1/2 teaspoon for topping)
• Black Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 large eggs
• Fresh Breadcrumb
• Onion
• Prepared Mustard
• Brown Sugar

How to Make Best Ever Meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup tomato juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, 2 large eggs, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and 1 tablespoon mustard.
3. Mix until thoroughly blended.
4. Add 2 pounds of ground beef and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Press the beef mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake for 45 minutes.
7. While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper (Double the sauce recipe for extra to serve with leftovers).
8. Remove the meatloaf from the oven after 45 minutes and carefully drain off any excess grease.
9. Spread the topping evenly over the meatloaf.
10. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and slightly browned.
11. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.