Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- loaf pan or baking sheet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork (optional)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Soak breadcrumbs in milk until absorbed.
- Mix soaked breadcrumbs with meat, onion, garlic, eggs, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a pan or on a baking sheet.
- Simmer sauce ingredients in a saucepan for 10–15 minutes.
- Top meatloaf with sauce and bake 55–70 minutes, adding more sauce near the end.
Notes
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 25mg