How long does meatloaf need to cook?

The meatloaf needs to bake in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Insert your thermometer into the thickest middle point and go to the center of the meat for the reading.

Why add the meatloaf glaze at the end of baking?

If you add it in the beginning it really dries up when baking and it's my favorite part. By only baking it for a few minutes, it stays nice and thick when serving.

Storage and Reheating Meatloaf:

Store the remaining meatloaf in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place back into a bread pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until hot. Don't bake too long or it may dry out.

Easy One Pound Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Easy One Pound Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 slice of white bread; 1/4 cup whole milk (or 2%); 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15); 1 egg; 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce; 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Optional: 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced for serving; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey

Description

This One Pound Meatloaf Recipe is so easy and comes together in minutes, then pop it in the oven to bake. It's the ultimate comfort food and the perfect size for a family of four. It's juicy with that classic tangy ketchup glaze we all know and love.

Ingredients

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Meatloaf:

1 slice of white bread
1/4 cup whole milk (or 2%)
1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
1 egg
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced for serving

Meatloaf Glaze:

1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
2 teaspoons honey

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 or 10 inch bread pan with parchment paper covering the bottom and over the sides of the pan (see photo in step by step photo #3 in post). In a small bowl, tear apart the sandwich bread into pieces and pour the milk over the top. Make sure every piece is soaked in milk. Allow to sit for a few minutes.
In a large bowl combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder and the milk soaked bread. Mix together with your hands until fully combined.
Form the meat into a loaf shape and transfer to the bread pan. Note: You can use a rimmed cookie sheet instead, but the bread pan really holds the grease in without making a mess in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 150-155 degrees.
Make the glaze while the meatloaf is baking. In a saucepan over low heat, combine ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar, vinegar and honey. Stir and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Once the internal temperature reaches 150-155 degrees, remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush on about 3/4 of the sauce. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Brush on remaining sauce or save for serving. Tent with foil and allow the meatloaf to cool for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and cut into 8 thick slices. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Mince the garlic and onion really well so it cooks through while baking. Larger diced onions may result in a crunchy texture at serving.
Don't over mix. You just want the ingredients combined.
Line the parchment paper over the sides of the bread pan for a really easy removal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American