Description
A delightful twist on classic meatloaf that brings the family together with robust flavors and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or a combination of ground beef and turkey)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1/2 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and let soak for about five minutes.
- Add the ground beef (or chosen mix), diced onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to the bowl and mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and transfer to a greased baking dish or lined baking sheet.
- Spread ketchup generously on top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, checking to cover with foil after 45 minutes if necessary.
- Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a healthier version, use ground turkey, oats, or zucchini instead of breadcrumbs, and Greek yogurt instead of milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg