A juicy, tender homemade meatloaf packed with flavor and topped with a sweet and savory glaze.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds (900 g) lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper (optional)
- 48 Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1½ sleeves)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the mixture
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, bell pepper, crushed crackers, eggs, milk, and seasonings.
- Mix until combined (avoid overmixing).
2. Shape the meatloaf
- Place the mixture into a greased loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on a baking tray.
3. Make the glaze
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together.
- Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
4. Bake
- Bake for about 45 minutes.
- Remove, spread the remaining glaze on top, then bake another 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
5. Rest and serve
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Ideas: Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, fries, or buttered bread.
🔥 Tip: Adding a little cheese inside the meatloaf makes it extra rich and juicy. 😋