Homemade Meatloaf

5 from 11 votes

This classic meatloaf recipe comes together with pantry staples for a comfort food entree everyone loves.

Prep Time20

Cook Time55

Resting Time10

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 304

Author: Candace

2-3 pounds ground beef
2 slices fresh bread broken into small crumbs, or ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
½ cup milk
2 eggs
¼ cup onion grated/minced
2 Tablespoons chili sauce or ketchup or BBQ sauce
1 Tablespoon Italian dressing mix or 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoons pepper

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a baking tray with foil and brush with oil or spray with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, mix together bread crumbs, milk, eggs, onion, 2 Tablespoons chili sauce, Italian dressing mix, and pepper. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Gently break up ground beef as you add it to the bowl with the bread crumb mixture. Gently mix until well combined and will hold its shape, about 2 minutes.
On the foil lined baking tray, shape beef mixture into a loaf, approximately 9” x 5”.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Combine chili sauce with brown sugar if using. After 45 minutes, spread chili sauce on the meatloaf and bake for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through. The internal temperature should be at least 160°F.
Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Let the meatloaf cool completely, then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days.
For longer storage, wrap individual slices and freeze for up to three months to maintain the best texture.