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Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Recipe

Easy, comforting, and delicious — use this recipe to make a quintessential meatloaf your family will love.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 493kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs butter
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 slices white bread torn into pieces
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup canned tomato soup
  • 2 Tbs brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add onions, carrots, and celery.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and add Worcestershire sauce. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread pieces and milk. Let bread soak.
  • Add ground beef, eggs, and cooked vegetables to the bread mixture and season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to gently combine the ingredients.
  • Gently form into a loaf and set on a foil-lined sheet pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine tomato soup and brown sugar. Pour over the loaf and spread to evenly coat.
  • Bake at 325°F for about one hour, or until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 155°F.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1918IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg