This Easy Meatloaf Recipe is juicy, moist and tastes incredible. Made with simple ingredients and hardly any prep time, this is sure to be your new family favorite!
Doesn’t everyone’s mom, dad, or grandma have a meatloaf recipe? It seems like there are certain recipes like cookies, rolls, and meatloaf that every family has their version of.
If you already your family already has its meatloaf, then no other meatloaf will beat the one the one you grew up eating. However, if your family doesn’t already have a recipe (or if you’re just looking to try out a new one), let me suggest my mom’s recipe.
It gets its “zip” from the chili sauce. Don’t worry – chili sauce isn’t spicy; it’s like a more flavorful ketchup. And if you have any leftovers, this meatloaf makes great meatloaf sandwiches.
How to Make Easy Meatloaf
In a large mixing bowl, stir together bread crumbs, milk, chili sauce, onion, egg, salts, and pepper until well-combined. Add ground beef, and mix until just combined.
Shape into a loaf in a 9×5-inch baking pan. Bake 55-60 minutes, or until done. Brush on additional chili sauce, if desired and serve.
How to Serve Meatloaf
You can serve slices of this delicious meatloaf with grilled or roasted vegetables or scalloped potatoes. You could also opt for a fresh salad if you’d like something lighter.
Top Tip: Why not make sandwiches out of leftovers and top with your favorite condiments such as ketchup and mustard!
How to Tell Whether Your Meatloaf is Finished Cooking
I used 1.5 lbs of meat in this recipe which will take around 60 minutes to cook through at 350F although the size of your loaf pan will make a difference.
To check your meatloaf is ready use a meat thermometer and make sure the internal temperature reaches 160F.
Can I Freeze Meatloaf?
Yes, freezing meatloaf is a great way to store leftovers or make a double batch and freeze one for when you’re short on time! You can freeze meatloaf up to 3 months.
Tip: When freezing meatloaf it’s easier to store it in slices so you can bring our just what you need and it will thaw much faster.
To reheat your meatloaf, let it thaw completely then reheat in the oven on a baking sheet at 305F until piping hot all the way through.
Top Tips for Making this Easy Meatloaf
- You can switch up the flavors with different herbs and spices.
- If you don’t like chili sauce you can use ketchup or barbecue sauce.
- Make sure to let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before serving so it soaks up all the juices and flavor. If you cut into any meat when it’s too hot it will dry out straight away.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Sides that Go Well with this Recipe:
- Cream Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
- Rosemary Parmesan Potato Wedges
- Funeral Potatoes
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Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup chili sauce plus extra for brushing on after baking
- 1/2 cup white or yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together bread crumbs, milk, chili sauce, onion, egg, salts, and pepper until well-combined.
- Add ground beef, and mix until just combined.
- Shape into a loaf in a 9x5-inch baking pan.
- Bake 55-60 minutes, or until done.
- Brush on additional chili sauce, if desired.
Notes
Can I Freeze Meatloaf?
Yes, freezing meatloaf is a great way to store leftovers or make a double batch and freeze one for when you're short on time! You can freeze meatloaf up to 3 months. Tip: When freezing meatloaf it's easier to store it in slices so you can bring our just what you need and it will thaw much faster. To reheat your meatloaf, let it thaw completely then reheat in the oven on a baking sheet at 305F until piping hot all the way through.Top Tips for Making this Easy Meatloaf
- You can switch up the flavors with different herbs and spices.
- If you don't like chili sauce you can use ketchup or barbecue sauce.
- Make sure to let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before serving so it soaks up all the juices and flavor. If you cut into any meat when it's too hot it will dry out straight away.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
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Comments & Reviews
Lue says
Absolutely the best meatloaf I have tried. The flavor was great! Will definitely be making this again.
Kate says
Thank you! This is my family’s favorite recipe, and I’m so glad that you liked it. =) Thanks for commenting!
Happy Valley Chow says
Love this recipe, meatloaf is always a favorite in our house. Great twist on a classic :)
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! =)