How to Make Barbara's Best Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a hearty, homemade meatloaf. It's a classic comfort food that brings back memories of Sunday dinners with the family. Whether it's served with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad, meatloaf is a versatile dish that can please even the pickiest eater. And when it comes to the best meatloaf recipe, Barbara's Best Meatloaf takes the cake (or should we say, meatloaf!)

Barbara's Best Meatloaf is a tried and true recipe that has been passed dow...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅔ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 meatloaf

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour milk over breadcrumbs in a large bowl; soak until crumbs are softened, at least 5 minutes.
  • Mix ground beef, egg, onion, salt, and black pepper with the bread crumbs and milk. Shape the beef mixture into a loaf and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and nutmeg together in a bowl until smooth; spread over the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    474 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 131mg
    • Sodium: 695mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 415mg