Labor Day Classic Meatloaf
A classic, hearty meatloaf perfect for Labor Day gatherings. Juicy, flavorful, and finished with a sweet and tangy caramelized glaze.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Baking Sheet
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Meatloaf Base
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Glaze
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Italian seasoning, onion, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper until everything is evenly combined.
- Lightly oil a 9x5-inch loaf pan, press the meat mixture into it, then turn it upside down onto a baking sheet or 9x13-inch pan to release the loaf.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F on a meat thermometer.
- While it bakes, whisk together the ketchup and BBQ sauce for the glaze.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the baked meatloaf, then return it to the oven for another 10–15 minutes until the glaze is caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 380, Total Carbs: 22g, Net Carbs: 20g, Fats: 14g, Protein: 32g.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies. Drizzle any pan juices on top for extra flavor.
