Weeknight Meatloaf

Classic loaf with a ketchup glaze — pantry staples, feeds the whole table.

⏱ 70 min total Prep 15m Cook 55m Serves 6 slices Easy American By Steven

Ingredients

1.5 lb ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
1 whole egg
0.5 cup milk
0.5 whole onion (finely chopped)
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 cup ketchup (for glaze)
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for glaze)
1 tsp mustard (optional, for glaze)

Steps

1
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small sheet pan or grease a loaf pan.
2
Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, salt, and pepper gently until just combined — don’t overwork.
3
Shape into a loaf on the pan (or press into the loaf pan).
4
Stir ketchup with brown sugar and mustard if using; spread over the top.
5
Bake 50–60 minutes until cooked through (about 160°F in the center). Rest 10 minutes before slicing.