Dad's Awesome Meatloaf Recipe

This isn't your grandma's meatloaf! My dad's legendary recipe, made at least once a month, was always a family favorite. Even the pickiest eaters will gobble this up! This incredibly juicy and flavorful meatloaf boasts a sweet and savory glaze that elevates it from ordinary to extraordinary. Guaranteed to be a hit with meatloaf lovers and haters alike!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 165 mins

Calories 336.5 kcal

Protein 55g

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Ingredients for Dad's Awesome Meatloaf

2 lbs ground beef
Dry Breadcrumbs
Tomato Juice
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon dry mustard

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How to Make Dad's Awesome Meatloaf

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, gently combine 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, and ½ cup beef broth until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix.
Add 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ½ cup finely chopped onion. Mix until just combined.
Transfer mixture to a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour.
While the meatloaf bakes, whisk together ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup ketchup, and 1 tablespoon dry mustard in a small bowl.
After 1 hour of baking, pour the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

27g

Carbs

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes The Americas American Southern Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Main Dish Beef Easy Beginner Cook Ground Beef Meat 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dad's Awesome Meatloaf?

Dad's Awesome Meatloaf takes about 185 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 165 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dad's Awesome Meatloaf?

Dad's Awesome Meatloaf has approximately 336.5 calories per serving, with about 55 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dad's Awesome Meatloaf?

The key ingredients for Dad's Awesome Meatloaf are Hamburger, Dry Breadcrumbs, Tomato Juice, Eggs, Pepper, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.