A good classic meatloaf recipe should never be over-mixed, should always include a glaze, and the secret? Well, that’s in a combination of ground meat you don’t want to miss!
It seems like meatloaf is a divisive dish. You either love it or you hate it. I think it all depends on if you’ve had an amazingly awesome meatloaf like this one, or if you’ve only had mediocre meatloaf. We are making everyone into meatloaf lovers with this recipe!
Does it even matter who is coming to dinner if Mom’s meatloaf is on the menu? The flavor reminds me of home and it tastes just like mom made it! This is our favorite homemade meatloaf recipe plus every frequently asked question to help it turn out perfect every single time!
What Ingredients Do You Need for Classic Meatloaf?
Let’s start by talking about the ingredients you will need. I mentioned the combination of meat that makes the most outrageously delicious meatloaf, so here it is:
- Meat combination:
- Beef Chuck (ground)
- Pork (ground)
- Veal (ground)
It is seriously the best! But if you want to keep it simple, you can use all lean ground beef chuck and it will be still be delicious.
These are the other ingredients you will need:
- Vegetable Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrot
- Thyme
- Eggs
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- Dijon Mustard
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Milk
- Ritz Crackers (or breadcrumbs)
- Fresh Parsley
Then we absolutely cannot forget about the glaze! It is my favorite part!! It is the perfect way to top this meatloaf:
- Ketchup
- Chili Sauce
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Garlic
- Salt
The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make the Best Meatloaf:
Now that we know all the ingredients, let’s walk through each step of how to make this traditional meatloaf recipe. We are going to include a photo of each step as well. Here we go!
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place a skillet on your stove top and heat the oil over medium high heat.
- Sauté: Add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet and cook until it soft. It should take about 5 minutes then set them aside to cool.
- Glaze: While the veggies are cooking, I like to whisk together all the ingredients for the glaze so that it’s ready when I need it.
- Whisk: Add the eggs, thyme, salt, pepper, and milk to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add: Then add in the mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce and whisk everything together.
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