Not only is this recipe for meatloaf easy but you will never need another meatloaf recipe again!
Juicy and flavourful on the inside, with a caramelised shiny glaze on the outside is what makes this the best recipe for meatloaf for creating an all time family favourite.
Our meatloaf recipe with egg goes well with lot’s of different side dishes, as a main meal or even in sandwiches.
Best recipe for meatloaf
Yield: Yield: 1 Large Meatloaf
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour20 minutes
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Add the milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, black pepper, and sage, then lightly mix together until thoroughly combined.
Gently work in the ground beef until mixed.
Press the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan. This needs to be done gently so it holds its shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf should read at least 70℃ (160℉).
While the meat loaf is baking, mix together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and dry mustard powder in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved.
When cooked, remove from the oven, and spread topping over the loaf.
Return to oven, and bake for about 10 more minutes or until the topping is set.
Remove from oven and rest meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
DO NOT OVERMIX; Overmixing can result in a tough/dense meatloaf.
Line your loaf pan with baking paper (parchment paper) with edges hanging over the pan for easier removal of meatloaf.
Meatloaf Recipe Variations
Stock cubes can add so much flavour to the meatloaf compared to just plain salt. Substitute salt with chicken or veg stock cube.
Substitute sage with mixed herbs or italian herbs.
Meatloaf Serving Suggestions
Keep the juices from the pan and pour over the sliced meatloaf before serving.
