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Classic Southern Meatloaf Recipe on a blue and white plate with mashed potatoes and peas and carrots
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Classic Southern Meatloaf Recipe

A delicious meatloaf that is perfectly seasoned and topped with a sweet savory glaze that makes this meatloaf a family favorite meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 pound meatloaf
Calories: 389kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs Ground Chuck
  • 1 c Diced Yellow Onion
  • 1/2 c Diced Bell Pepper
  • 3 tbs Milk
  • Couple of Dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbs Lea & Perrins Bold Steak Sauce
  • 2 tbs Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper or to taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/4 c Plain Bread Crumbs

Glaze Topping

  • 1/3 c Ketchup
  • 2 tbs Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard Powder
  • 1 tbs Lea and Perrins Bold Steak Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190.5°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Using a large mixing bowl; combine all of the ingredients for the meatloaf with a spatula. Use hands to finish mixing so that all of the ingredients are well combined. Transfer the meat mixture to the lined baking sheet and use your hands to form into a loaf.
  • Wash those hands then prepare the glaze. In a small mixing bowl combine the glaze ingredients with a whisk. The glaze will resemble the color of a barbecue sauce with a slight orange hue.
  • Spoon half of the glaze mixture onto the meatloaf and use a brush to spread it over the top. Set aside the remaining glaze for later.
  • Place the meatloaf into the oven and set a timer for 1 hour. Apply the remaining glaze to the top of the meatloaf and bake and additional 15 minutes, or until done. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes then transfer to a serving platter.
  • Slice meatloaf into 1 inch slices for serving. Enjoy along with your favorite sides.

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Notes

Tips:
Higher fat ground beef, such as ground chuck, make a moist and more flavorful meatloaf.
Cooking meatloaf on a sheet pan is preferred over a loaf pan for best texture.
Adjust seasonings as needed to suit your own taste.
If you're not a fan of onion or bell pepper, omit them from the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 645mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g