Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s easy, hearty, and packed with flavor? This Amish Meatloaf is exactly what you need. With a juicy, tender texture and a sweet-and-savory glaze that caramelizes to perfection, it’s a go-to choice for quick dinners, family meals, and cozy weekend food ideas. Whether you’re searching for an easy dinner recipe, something to pair with mashed potatoes, or a timeless crowd-pleaser, this meatloaf has it all. It also fits right in with other classic dinner ideas and is made from pantry staples. This is one of those easy recipes you’ll come back to over and over again.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds ground beef
1 cup crushed butter crackers
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup ketchup (divided)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed crackers, eggs, milk, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup of the ketchup. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
4. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup with brown sugar and mustard to make the glaze.
5. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
6. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for the best balance of moisture and flavor.
Don’t overmix the meat mixture or it may become too dense.
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to hold its shape and stay juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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