Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze
Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy glaze that adds so much flavor to the meatloaf. Serve the easy meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a side of asparagus.
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Hey, hey! Valentina with Valentina’s Corner sharing our Meatloaf recipe.
Meatloaf Recipe:
Ground beef mixed with onion, Panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley and seasonings produces an irresistibly tender and juicy meatloaf. The sweet and tangy glaze adds amazing flavor to this classic meatloaf.
Tips on How to Make the BEST Meatloaf:
- DO NOT OVERMIX which can result in a tough/dense meatloaf
- Line your loaf pan with parchment paper with edges hanging over the pan for easier removal of meatloaf.
- Keep the juices from the pan and pour over the sliced meatloaf before serving.
- Chop the onion finely, allowing it to cook through (or sautee onion before adding)
- Gently press meat into the pan so it holds its shape.
- Rest meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing
What is the Best Meat for Meatloaf?
You want to use ground beef that is 85% or 90% lean meat. Do not worry about using lean meat – the rest of the ingredients will keep your meatloaf moist and juicy. Avoid super lean meats.
Meatloaf Sauce:
This meatloaf sauce is incredible as a glaze for the meatloaf with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ketchup combined with brown sugar, garlic and onion powder, salt, pepper and vinegar creates an irresistible sauce. Once baked, the glaze caramelizes and is SO GOOD!
Can I bake Meatloaf on a baking sheet?
For crispier edges, bake meatloaf on a baking sheet. Out of foil, create a self-made pan with edges to keep the drippings from the meatloaf as it’s baked. Shape meatloaf and place into the foil. Continue with baking instructions. NOTE: Baking time may slightly vary, depending on the shape and thickness of the meatloaf.
How long to cook Meatloaf?
Cook the meatloaf uncovered for 40 minutes at 375°F. Add the sauce, and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature is 160°F. If using a smaller loaf pan than 9″x5″, increase cooking time.
Leftover Meatloaf?
If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, here are some leftover meatloaf ideas (and I’d love to hear your ideas in a comment below):
- Leftover Meatloaf Sandwiches
- Make Spaghetti Bolognese (just add meat to the sauce!)
- Beef Tacos – Break up the meat and put it in tacos
- Quick Beef Chili – just stir, simmer and enjoy!
Can you freeze Meatloaf?
Yes, meatloaf may be frozen before cooking. To freeze, prepare meatloaf per instructions. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil and freeze.
Defrost the raw meatloaf in the refrigerator covered. Continue with baking instructions.
More Easy Dinner Recipes to try:
- Turkey Chili is on the regular rotation at our house
- Chicken Parmesan – Better than eat out
- Chicken Stuffed Shells – The filling is amazing
- Chicken Fried Rice – A one-pan wonder
Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze
Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy sauce that glazes the meatloaf and adds so much flavor!
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef 85% or 90% lean
- 1 med onion finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 ½ tsp salt or to taste
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground paprika
Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 ½ tsp white vinegar
- 2 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
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Line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well to combine.
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Add meat to the loaf pan, gently press meat down and shape evenly and bake meatloaf at 375˚F for 40 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the sauce. Spread the sauce over meatloaf then return to oven and bake additional 15-20 minutes. Rest meatloaf 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with baking juices from the pan.
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I made this tonite & was not impressed. It had an aftertaste. Almost all the ingredients were what I normally use in a meatloaf, so, I’m thinking the Italian seasoning was what turned me off. Go figure.
Hi Donna, I have never noticed an after taste – I wonder if one of your ingredients went bad? Make sure to use fresh meat and I always smell my eggs as I crack them because I’ve had weird ones before and you can always smell it when something is off.
This was absolutely delicious. Made for my mom and me. I was never a big meatloaf person but this recipe us great.
Already shared recipe with my brother. I reduced a bit for 1.5 lbs.
The only thing I did different was that I was a bit shy of enough ketchup for glaze so I squeezed a dash of barbecue sauce to make up that last bit. And i cut up 2 strips of bacon and put across meatloaf for the first 40 min and then added glaze from there for last 20. I cut up some small yukon gold potatoes and roasted in a small pan next to meatloaf. Yummy. Thanks!
Oh and I did like other gentleman also did. I put meatloaf on a piece of parchment on a rack on a cookie sheet. This way i poked some holes in parchment and the oil could drain away underneath the rack.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me Alexandra! I’m happy you like this recipe!
Tried this recipe today,and it was delicious! Full-flavored and very tasty. Wasn’t too sure about using the suggested amount of white vinegar in the glaze,so I did cut back on that. Definitely my”go to” recipe for meat loaf from now on!
I’m so happy you liked that Marti! Thank you for that great review.
Hi! I’m planning to make this tonight and only have 1 lb of ground meat. Do I need to cut all the other ingredients in half?
Thanks!
Hi Miranda, yes, I would adjust the recipe to the amount of meat you have. You can use the recipe slider to help you with the measurements.
Hello!
I’d like to make this tonight, but since it’s just for two of us, I was also going to halve it. Would the cooking time need to be adjusted at all for this?
Hi Leah, I haven’t tried halving the recipe but that should work fine halved. The time shouldn’t by change much I hope you love it.
Made this last night and it was a huge hit! will definitely be making this again
I’m so happy you enjoyed that! Thank you for that great review!
Turkey meatloaf can i use the same recipe as beef???
Hi Walter! I bet that could work!
Hi Natasha!
Your meatloaf recipe is outstanding! The meatloaf is very moist and flavorful.
Thank You for sharing.
Kee P.🤗
My pleasure! Thanks for giving this recipe a try, so great to hear that you enjoyed it!
I have never froze anything like this,do I freeze this in the laoaf pan?
Hi Kim, To freeze, prepare meatloaf per instructions. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil and freeze. You are welcome to freeze it with the toppings I just wouldn’t move the saran around too much after covering it. You can keep it in the loaf pan or transfer to an airtight container.
I made this meatloaf along with mashed potatoes. It was way too greasy. I used 90% lean ground beef. Also, the topping was way too sweet. Not a fan.
Thanks for sharing that with us Maryann. You can omit the topping and use another sauce or just do without it too.
I have been making meatloaf for years. This is a great recipe! Will make it again. Everybody loved it. Thank you Wonderful sandwiches the next day. The sauce adds just the right touch.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Sharon! Thank you for that great review!
I bought a small broiler pan with holes that allow the oil & moisture to drain away from the meatloaf ! I don’t use a loaf pan because the meatloaf sits in the moisture and is boiled ! I also add 1/2 cup of green pepper sauted with the onion !
I bought the Norpro Nonstick Broil/Roast Pan Set
Size:12 inches x 9 inches
Thank you so much Natasha! This is my go to meatloaf recipe now…even my picky husband loves it! Now I don’t have to wonder if my meatloaf will turn out great!
You are very welcome, Beth. I am so glad you loved this recipe!
This was amazing!! My family isn’t a huge meatloaf fan but they all LOVED it! It reminded me of my Mother’s.
That’s just awesome Pam! Sounds like you found a new family favorite!
Made the meatloaf with your amazing mashed potatoes… everyone loved it! They even came back for seconds! Cant wait to try another recipe….like the lemon ricotta pancakes!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
This was truly fantastic! My husband got a THIRD serving! This will absolutely be added to our rotation! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Margarita!
cooking meatloaf now, smelling good. We had to freeze half due to two people only eating. What do you think un-cooked frozen for a few weeks? Or cook and freeze ?
Hi Michael. Yes, meatloaf may be frozen before cooking. To freeze, prepare meatloaf per instructions. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil and freeze. Defrost the raw meatloaf in the refrigerator covered. Continue with baking instructions.
Super delicious- but mine did not stay together. Just crumbled and fell apart. What did I do wrong?
Hi LeAnn, I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. I haven’t had that happen but to better troubleshoot, I’m curious, was anything altered in the recipe?
Did you add the eggs? I just made it and it stayed together very well
Can the meatloaf sauce be made without the white vinegar, or is it a necessary ingredient? The only vinegar we have on hand is balsamic vinegar. Will that work? Thanks!
Hi Crystal, I haven’t tried with balsamic vinegar so I can’t say for sure. Apple cider vinegar might work better.
I’m not a fan of meatloaf, but absolutely loved this recipe. I made it tonight and it was really very good.
So great to hear that you loved the meatloaf recipe! Thanks for sharing that with us.
My father owns a restaurant and is the chef there and you even won him over. The entire family loved this recipe! The sauce on it is delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Wow, I am so flattered, please tell your father thank you for all the support!
Alas, “back in the day” as ‘they’ say, my Mom tried her best at cooking, albeit time for prepping was more limited as she was one of those early Gals who worked “outside” the home while raising 2 kidlets. In addition to meatloaf, she made other comfort food of the day using hamburger like stuffed Bell Peppers and Golumpki. (RE the latter: I thought it funny a few years ago when Chinese restaurants started serving Lettuce Wraps to the wonderment of dinners, but no one remembered how long Golumpki’d been around!…LOL) Anyway RE meatloaf “back in the day” when most all of us seemed of the same economic level, there were actually rich Folk who served mint jelly with their more pricey lamb. Alas, while my Mom was not really into playing The Game, she nevertheless served a dollop of Welch’s Grape Jelly on the side to add a bit of pizzaz (and maybe color?) to her meatloaf…all it took was pressing the tines of your fork into it, thereby just wetting them versus scooping some up. Na Zdrowie!
Aww that’s the best Bob! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Outstanding but everything I have tried of yours is outstanding.
Love it! Thanks for your wonderful comments.
I use Red Wine Vigner in my glaze for meatloaf. Love it.
Great to hear that Barbara. Thanks for sharing!
This is a keeper; it’s delicious and easy. That glaze…..no words to describe it. Never really used a recipe for meatloaf until now – this will be my go-to! Had leftovers – scraped off the glaze, sliced the meatloaf and grilled it. Heated up the glaze and spread it on the slices. Just an idea for leftovers.
That’s just awesome Rita! Thank you for that wonderful review and that tip with us! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
In the oven and about to reach the 40′ mark about to come out to apply the sauce. Didn’t have parsley so added cilantro instead.The flavors coming from my kitchen is making everyone more hungry. Thank-you for a great recipe!
You’re so welcome! I hope everyone loved it.
Absolutely delicious
Thanks for your great feedback Carla!
As a chef for 40 years, your cooking skill never stop amazing me I also collect meatloaf recipes it’s a favorite of mine especially leftovers for sandwiches, I printed the recipe and look forward to a nice dinner tonight thanks once again Chef Ernie
I hope you love this recipe, Ernest! Thank you for that great review.
My entire family loved it! The meatloaf was juicy and really flavorful! So easy to make too!
That’s so awesome Karen! Thank you for that great feedback!
Best meatloaf ever and so easy! Only change I made was added a squirt of sriracha in the glaze. Definitely will make again!
Love it! Thanks for your awesome review, I’m so glad you enjoyed the meatloaf.
I made this a couple of weeks ago and my husband loved it! When I told him that I was going to make meatloaf tonight, he asked for the one with the “sauce on top”!! I love it, too. It was the only time I never added ketchup to it at the table, it was that moist!
Sounds like you found a new favorite Angela! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
Made it today and it was very delicious. Will add it to my make again recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Kayla!
This is a fantastic recipe. I don’t have a loaf pan so I just shape it into a loaf on a cookie sheet. It works great and needs less time. I shape it wider and flatter so that I have a larger area for the sauce (The sauce is delicious even on its own, haha). This meatloaf is toddler approved! Thank you for such an easy and yummy recipe. Definitely a staple in our house now.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Jasmine!
This is very similar to our family recipe, which has been around for just over 100 years. Our recipe calls for rolled oats (quick cooking) instead of Panko crumbs and sage in place of Italian seasoning. Yum.
Nice to know that Deb. Thanks for sharing that with us, I hope you like our version too!
Made this a couple times now and it is soooo good!! Fam fave! Thanks!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
I’ve used this meatloaf recipe twice and each time it has been a HIT! Thank you
That’s just awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
This is my go-to meatloaf recipe. I have made this at least a dozen times, it’s that good. I do 1 lb. hamburger and 1 lb. ground turkey, but I don’t make any other changes; it’s amazing!
Love it! Thanks for giving this recipe excellent feedback!
Does the pan size really matter? I don’t know how a 2-pound meatloaf is going to fit in one 9×5 loaf pan. Any advice? Thanks!
Hi Steven the recipe works well with the recommended pan size.
Norpro Nonstick Broil/Roast Pan Set
Size:12 inches x 9 inches
Works great , instead of loaf pan so it doesn’t boil in the juices !
This recipe is fantastic! It is easy to make and the meat loaf is oh so juicy. My daughter loved it so much she asked me to add it to our menu. Thanks!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me!
The meatloaf was very tasty but the dressing was the star of the show! Have even used the dressing to glaze various meats on the BBQ which wowed my guests.
Wow that is a great idea, thank you for sharing that with us and for your excellent feedback!
My family enjoyed the meatloaf the recipe was very easy to follow
That’s so great Aya! Thank you for sharing that with me.
This is an outstanding meatloaf recipe! Followed the directions to a tee, moist, tender, and very tasty! Plugged this one into my go-to top recipes.
Love it! Thanks so much John.
Just made this today and it was amazing! The glaze was delicious and the meatloaf itself was moist and delicious as well. Cant wait ti try another recipe.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I made this the other night, had a really had a great taste. I only added a few garlic chips (not a garlic fanatic here). To the sauce I added a little more brown sugar (maybe a 1/2 cup, it was hard and the only way to break it down)…. and also added about 1/3 cup of mustard. Again, had a great taste. Thank You.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
Natasha, This meatloaf was the BEST! Really enjoyed it, the Italian seasoning gave it an Italian hint. Really didn’t find the potato’s a good compliment though. What else would compliment this other than potatoes. Some form of Pasta maybe? Any suggestions.
Some liked pairing it with rice or pasta! Let us know what you tried and what you loved.
Made this for our dinner and the whole family loved it! It’s super juicy and flavorful!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Wyleen!
Just made it and it was delicious!!! Thanks for the recipe.
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed that!
Hey Valentina
The recipe sounds amazing!
Do you think the beef can be substituted with chicken?
Hi Sohini, I haven’t tested that to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Made this on a baking sheet vs. a pan – it was amazing! Added a dash of cayenne to the glaze because…why not. Hubby loved it – this is a keeper!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Lori! Thank you for the great review!
Hi Natasha,
Can I substitute the ground beef to pork for this dish ?
I imagine that should work too Wendy. Please share with us how it goes!
love you so much Natasha, now I enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes. I made the meat load and your creamy mashed potato for tonights dinner. Yum
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Hi Natasha, I have all the ingredients except Panko breadcrumbs, what can I substitute this with?
Hi Vivian, other breadcrumbs may work if you have them. One of our readers mentioned using past, here’s what they said: “I’ve made this recipe several times and my husband really liked it. But this time I was out of panko breadcrumbs. So I substituted an equal amount of quick oats.” I hope this helps.
I don’t have Italian seasonings mix, any suggestions for what I could use?
Hi Alison, you could blend together equal parts of oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary to essentially make your own substitute for Italian seasoning.
I’m making this tonight for dinner but only have 1.5lbs ground beef. Should I do the math and adjust the other ingredients or just keep everything the same including same sized loaf pan?
Love your recipes! I’m making the blueberry lemon muffins tomorrow!
Hi Lori, if scroll down to the printable recipe card and fine where it says “servings: 8 people” Click the red “8” and that will make a slider appear allowing you to slide left or right to the number of servings desired. You will notice it will change the quantity of the ingredients. Bringing that number down to 6 should give you the recipe based on 1.5 lbs of meat. I hope that helps.
Great! Thank you!
I made the meatloaf on the cooking pan, the edges crispy the inside juicy. And that glaze, my husband can’t wait til I make it again. And he hasn’t even had his meatloaf sandwiches yet.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Patty! Thank you for that wonderful feedback.
The onions in the meatloaf were still raw after the recommended cooking time!
HI Vivian, if the onions are finely chopped as directed, they disappear into the meatloaf and should not be noticeable. With larger chunks of onion, that would be the case.
I made this meatloaf today, and my family LOVED it!! Hands down, the best meatloaf I’ve ever made. Family approved!!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I’ve made this twice and both times it’s been amazing! The most recent time I made it I used about a tbsp fresh thyme, rosemary, and oregano instead of dried Italian seasoning (just because I had it all on hand and I love fresh herbs) and added a little honey to the glaze because I like some extra sweetness. I shaped it on a sheet pan instead of in a loaf pan because I love the way the edges crisp up a bit. This is the only meatloaf recipe I’ll ever need!
Thank you for sharing that with us, Alyssa. So glad to know that you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for your excellent feedback.
Natasha I have every ingredient except milk. Could I just use water, or do you have a better idea? thanks
Hi Wendy, several of our readers left comments about leaving out the milk altogether and it worked great. I hope that helps.
I left the milk out as well, and it turned out delicious!! I also just used rosemary and thyme as a substitute for the Italian seasoning (because I didn’t have Italian seasoning on hand). It was so flavorful!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jeanine! Thank you for sharing that with me.
Quick question – am I supposed to use dark or light brown sugar? Excited to make this for dinner tonight!
Hi Soniya, you can click on the link and it will show you what kind we used. We used Golden Brown Sugar.
I didn’t know I could do that, thanks! It’s sold out everywhere in my area. Is there an alternative you like? Is there a big difference in the recipe when using light or dark brown sugar?
I would recommend the light brown sugar Soniya. For reference, if a recipe calls for brown sugar, it refers to light brown or golden. I hope that helps.
Made your meat loaf with the sweet, tangy glaze today, awesome !!
Yay glad you enjoyed it Sally!
I made this using Beyond Meat vegetarian ground meat. It was delicious. I’ll probably make extra glaze next time, for dipping.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for sharing that tip with us!
SERIOUSLY this is probably the best meatloaf I’ve ever made!!! I had to tweak it a bit by using 1 lb of lean ground beef and 1 lb of 80%, so I increased the bread crumbs to just under a cup and substituted Italian for panko. I still added a tsp of Italian seasoning and an extra clove of garlic. And I did sauté my onion in butter for 2-3 minutes before mixing in. Fantabulous!! Definitely a keeper!
Hi Barbara! I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I have looking for a good meatloaf recipe for quite a while. Up to this point every one I tried didn’t make the grade. Found this recipe yesterday and made it for dinner last night. Well, I received good compliments from my husband. I had to admit it was the best one I have tried. Very good flavor. Natasha, as usual, you made me a star in the kitchen. I have to be the worst cook there is. I have not enjoyed cooking much until I discovered Natasha and her recipes. Thank you again for making good food and fun in the kitchen.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
What is the timing , if making them in a muffin tin?
I have never had a more delicious meatloaf, EVER! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!
You’re welcome, Karen! Thank you for giving this recipe a try and an excellent feedback.
Did not like the Italian seasoning, it was very prominent. Also, way, way too much ketchup in the glaze. Disappointed
Hi Karen, I’m sorry to hear that – this has been a very popular recipe for us and people particularly love the glaze, but you can adjust the Italian seasoning to your taste preference or use a different glaze if you prefer.
Karen needs to speak to your manager…
Lol My family loves this recipe!!
That’s just awesome!
Lol My family loves this recipe!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that! Thank you for sharing with us!
I normal add all the seasonings to the meatloaf portion, the topping I usually add 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1/4 cup of corn syrup, 1/4 cup of brown sugar. I do like the topping to be sweet.
Hi Natasha!
You are my ‘go to girl”! I have made so many of your recipes and you never let me down.
With this meatloaf recipe, I don’t eat beef, so would ground chicken be good to use?
Hi Elise, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Ground turkey is an excellent sub for ground beef. Most people can’t tell the difference. (It does shrink a tad bit more than beef though.)
Hi Natasha! I’ve tried so many of your recipes, your website is always my first choice to see if you’ve made it. This meatloaf was a big hit at my house! I had to double it because there wouldn’t have been enough! What little is actually left over my brother has claimed to make sandwiches tomorrow lol! Thank you
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
The best meat loaf!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve alway hated meatloaf until I madr this recipe. My husband loves meatloaf so instead of making two meals I thought I’d try it. Amazing! The glaze also makes all the difference! I only make half of the recipe, very easy, cook it for 30min before putting the glaze on and putting it back for an other 15. I make the full portion of the glaze because half of it isn’t enough (it’s actually the best!). Thank you for making me love meatloaf!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Thank you! I’m making half the beef amount right now also and was searching through all the comments for this :).
Very good but being amateur cook the chopping took me a lot longer lol! Served creamy mashed potatoes and green beans
That sounds like the perfect dinner! Thank you for that wonderful review.
Great recipe!!! This is now my go to meatloaf recipe. Cannot wait to have this again tonight!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Tried this recipe today, with the asparagus, and potato wedges. It was unbelievable! DH couldn’t stop raving, he loved it as well, thank you so much!
And just as a side note, I was only making 1lb of ground beef, so I halved the recipe, and it was perfect!
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me Saleha!
I tried this recipe Monday, April 20, 2020.
It came out great but baking dish was too small, I had to put a tray under to catch the leak. The family enjoyed it, But I finished cooking it at 9:00 p.m. I also added the ground up carrots to the meatloaf.
Thanks for sharing Corinne. What size of baking dish did you use if I may ask? I’m so glad that your family enjoyed it, thanks for giving this recipe a great feedback!
The baking dish was a 5×9 inches. pyrex dish. I did not have a baking pan.
Dear Natasha my name is Anthony some times when I make a dish that my mother taught all of us called pasta and beans what I do is i buy a 16oz of chop onion in a container yellow and open it up and put it in thats what I do .(thank you for all your dinners
Thank you so much for sharing that with me Anthony! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes!
I usually use a premade “meatloaf” tomato sauce, but due to limited items at the grocery, I decided to try your recipe. Since I don’t like ketchup on my meatloaf, I modified the glaze my using a 15 oz can of tomato sauce. I added a little more of all of the spices suggested, and also added half of the mixture to the loaf mixture before cooking.
This recipe is FANTASTIC! My family loved it, including my 11 year old picky eater.
That’s nice to know, thanks for sharing the substitutes that you used. That’s very useful information so I appreciate you sharing that. Thank you for giving this recipe an excellent review!
This meatloaf is absolutely amazing!! Seriously delicious. The only change/addition that I made was elephant garlic instead of regular garlic, because that is what I accidentally picked up at the store. And I added a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce. I made it for dinner this week. I sampled it, then sampled it again just to be sure. I’m still not positive that it is edible so I may have to sample it a third time. Thank you Natasha!!!
Nice, you’ll already be making it for the third time sounds like this could be one of your favorites. Thanks for sharing that with us and for giving this recipe great feedback!
Can ground turkey be substituted for the beef?
Hi Renee, several of our readers shared that they used turkey and it turned out great.
Since finding this recipe I’ve made it several times and it really is the best meatloaf recipe I’ve found. It’s very moist and flavoursome. I think the sugar in the glaze can be reduced but either way, very delicious. I’ve just become gluten free so this is the first time I’ve tried adapting it by using 2 slices of gluten free bread which I mixed with the egg and milk, instead of the bread crumbs. I also added some quinoa just to use it up. It turned out just as well as before when making it with bread crumbs.
So nice to hear that it works great using gluten-free ingtedients too. Thank you for sharing that with us, it’s really helpful information.
I use the gf breadcrumbs found in the bakery section of our grocery store using the same amount mentioned and I had awesome results too.
I accidentally added the sauce before putting it in the oven and I’m worried it won’t turn out right but the recipe was easy to follow and looks great!
Hi Rita, it should still work but you may want to whip up a little more glaze since it might get a little dry in the oven being baked that long. I hope you still love it!
you’re missing out…add some Nance’s chili Sauce to the meat mix
Thanks for the suggestion, Matthew!
This is my favorite meatloaf now. It was perfectly done and flavorful. I love the sauce on top. No need for dipping into extra ketchup. I will make this again and again! Thank you. Btw my husband even loved it.
So great to hear that, Debra. Glad to know that your husband loved this too, thank you for giving this recipe a great feedback!
OH MY GOSH NATASHA! This meatloaf is so delicious. It was the meatloaf sauce that totally made this recipe a home run for me. MMMmmmm MMMmmm!! My 21 month old granddaughter had 3 helpings and left everything else on her plate. I’ve made meatloaf for over 35 years this is my fave. I’m so glad I found your website and look forward to more scrumptious meals.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Viv!
Yum Yum Yum!!! Great recipe, now time to get my fat pants on LoL!
LOL I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
Can the the ingredients for the meatloaf be mixed the day before , stored in the fridged and baked next day ?
Hi Simona, yes that will work well.
Best meatloaf I ever made! I sauté onions and green peppers, cooled and added to beef plus half pound ground pork, left out Italian seasoning and added onion soup mix.also added a shot of Worcestershire..with topping I added mustard, butter..loved it..
Thank you so much for sharing that with us! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Love this recipe ! I usually buy chili sauce for the top but I don’t have it so I’m trying your sauce recipe but instead of vinegar I added some Worcestershire sauce .
I hope you love it with those changes.
I can across your recipe for meatloaf last night and made it. It was so delicious my husband and I almost ate the whole thing. I saved some for lunch today and even as left overs this meatloaf is a different 5 star. Looking forward to trying some of your other ideas. Thank you.
Hello Diane, thank you for sharing that with us. I am so glad that you loved this recipe and I hope that you enjoy all the other recipes that you will try!
My wife loved this when I made it a month ago. I did too. I’m making it again tonight. This recipe is crazy good.
Sounds like you found a new favorite, Bill! That’s so great!
So we are making it today for lunch in Germany. I didn’t have the cloves or parsley but we are making it work. Sides are whipped potatoes and desert a bike ride afterwards. 🙂
Sounds like a good plan. Please share with us how it goes and enjoy!
Just finished dinner and my husband of 35 years said this was the best meatloaf I have ever made! I added a roll of Bob Evans Sage Sausage as I had one that needed to be used in the freezer. I didn’t have quite enough ketchup for the glaze so I used a little Open Pit barbecue sauce. This recipe is a keeper!
What a great compliment from your husband, Teri! That makes me so happy and inspired – thank you for giving a great review and feedback.
I am preparing this right now 🙂 I can not wait. I never did a meatloaf with a glaze, so I feel I was missing out. ( I am placing bacon around it )
Awesome! How did it go?
Hi Natasha, I have a meatloaf mixture of beef, pork and veal. Can I use that and if so, should I adjust an other ingredients?
HI Namitche, I haven’t tested that exact combination but I imagine it may work! If you experiment please let me know how you like the recipe.
Good morning I was wondering if I can add some mild Italian sausage to this ?
Hi Kim, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work & it sounds delicious! If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Thank you I will let you know how it turns out.
Delicious! Did not have a meatloaf pan, so I formed the loaf on a baking sheet (on top of parchment paper), and cooked for the same amount of time. Turned out great! Plan to use the leftovers for spaghetti and meat sauce
Hi Leslie, Thank you so much for sharing that with me! That’s so great!
So excited to make this for lunch tomorrow!!
Nice, I cannot wait for you to try this out. Please update us and let us know how it goes!
Thanks Natasha! another big hit for my family! the asparagus with parmesan was so good and the meatloaf was really flavorful. Thanks again!
Love it! Thanks for the great feedback.
Delicious!!! My family loved.
Thank you.
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Made it maybe a month ago.
Making it for a second time so I have leftovers for the next week while social distancing. It’s really, really good.
Sounds like a good plan, Kurt Enjoy cooking and of course eating!
I made this meatloaf yesterday and it’s absolutely delicious! I sautéed the onions and garlic before adding them to the mixture. I also added a tbsp or so of Worcestershire sauce to the mix as well. It tends to add just a bit more depth to the overall flavor. Really yummy!! Thanks for the recipe Natasha!
Yay love that you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for the tip too, it’s very useful information!
This was excellent and easy! Probably the best meat loaf I have ever had. I grated the onion because it’s easy that finely chopping and added some grated cheddar ( always add cheese to my meatballs and meat loaf). This was so moist, it was falling apart as I was slicing it and had great flavor! Thanks, I love all of your recipes. Also, my very picky 4 year old gobbled it up!
Thanks for sharing that with us. That’s actually a nice idea to great the onion I bet it saved you some time. I’m glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe and I hope you love every recipe that you try!
Very good meatloaf. I WillRo do this recipe again
Isn’t the flavor amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed that.
This was so delicious. It was so moist and the glaze was the bomb. I made a sandwich with the one slice that was leftover and it was just as yummy
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that wonderful review with me, Deb!
I love this recipe! Made it a few times and the family loves it!
Question – I only have 1 lb ground beef right now, if I half all the other ingredients will I be ok?
That should work Christie! I hope you love this recipe.
Made this a few times. I’m trying some bbq instead of ketchup tonight for a different flavor. Thank you for this recipe. It is a standard at our house now.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I made this a couple months ago and It was big hit!!
I am making again right now. This time I will freeze it for later.
Thank you for sharing wonderful recipe and I hope you and your family doing well!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Mindy!
Sorry, but we both really disliked this recipe. Strange flavor combination, and it did not hold together at all. We love meatloaf, but this one was a big fail for us, and I actually threw away the leftovers.
Hi, I’m sorry to hear that – this is a very popular recipe for us. Did you possibly make any substitutions or changes? This is a pretty traditional flavor combination for meatloaf.
Made this tonight! So good.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Always make sloppy joe’s the next day for dinner.
That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing that tip with me!
Do you have a recipe for turkey meatloaf?
Hi Juanita, we have this awesome Meatloaf recipe here several of our readers shared that they used turkey and it turned out fantastic. I hope that helps.
Made this yesterday and it turned out great! I fried the onion before adding it to the mixture because I don’t like the crunchy raw onion texture. Also added some sticky fingers bbq sauce to the glaze. We loved it!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Dinner tonight! Love your videos!
Yum! I bet your home smells amazing right now! Enjoy your dinner!
Another wonderful recipe! My husband and children said it was the best meatloaf they have ever had!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
I’ve been making meatloaf for decades and this recipe is my favorite. It makes a delicious meatloaf!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Terri!
Fantastic recipe. Just what I was looking for. Thanks .
Thanks for the great feedback!
Actually going to try this with deer meat tomorrow
I hope you love it! We look forward to your feedback using deer meat.
I normally do not like meatloaf, but my fiancé does. I made this for him when he came to visit and it was delicious!! This is now my go to meatloaf recipe!!! Yum!!
Sounds like you found a new favorite. Thank you for that wonderful feedback Rebecca!
My husband loves meatloaf, but I’ve never made it for him before, basically because I was afraid he wouldn’t like what I made (I don’t really cook). 32 years later and thanks to your recipe, he loved dinner tonight.
Thank you
That’s awesome and I’m really happy that he loved this recipe. I hope it inspired you to cook more for him.
Can I make it without ground beef? Maybe turkey? Or ground pork?
That should work too. Someone shared that they used turkey and it turned out fantastic!