Sweet Meatloaf Sauce Recipe Without Brown Sugar

Hey y’all, gather ‘round ‘cause we got a classic dish to talk about today. You know how it goes; sometimes you just wanna bring the family together for some real comfort food. Well, this Classic Meatloaf Recipe is just what you need. It’s hearty, filling, and packed with flavors that’ll have everyone smiling at the dinner table. So roll up those sleeves, and let’s get to cookin’!

Classic Meatloaf

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Now for the real magic, let’s get into the nitty-gritty instructions:

First things first, preheat that oven to 350°F (175°C). We want it nice and ready for our meatloaf to bake.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, eggs, half of the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, thyme, and parsley. Get in there with your hands and mix everything until well combined. Don’t be shy, make sure we get that flavor all mixed up!
Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet.
Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf. This is where all that deliciousness comes from! It’ll keep your meatloaf moist and add a nice glaze.
Pop that bad boy in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour. You want it cooked through and golden brown on top.
Once it’s ready, take it out and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help keep all those juicy flavors locked in.

There you have it! Serve it up with some mashed potatoes and green beans, and you’ve got yourself a meal that’s fit for a king (or queen!). Enjoy your homemade Classic Meatloaf, y’all! It’s bound to bring everyone to the table.