Description
This classic homemade meatloaf features savory lean ground beef seasoned with parsley, onion, and seasoned salt, then topped with a tangy ketchup glaze. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prepping leftovers for lunch.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs, or 1½ cups fresh bread crumbs for a softer, moister texture
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup ketchup, mixed into the meat
- 1½ tablespoons parsley flakes, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- extra ketchup, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Soak: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk, letting them sit for 5 minutes until softened.
- Season the Mixture: Stir in the egg, ketchup, 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, onion flakes, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Add the Beef: Add the ground beef and mix gently with your hands for about 1 minute, just until combined, so the loaf stays tender.
- Shape and Top: Press the mixture into a 9×5-inch loaf pan, spread extra ketchup over the top, and sprinkle the remaining ½ tablespoon parsley.
- Bake and Rest: Bake for about 60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, then let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour