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Meatloaf

United States

Meatloaf has been a fixture of American home cooking since the late 19th century, prized as an economical way to stretch ground meat into a full family meal.

A classic American comfort food of seasoned ground beef baked into a loaf and glazed with a tangy ketchup topping — homely, hearty family dinner food.

Authentic United States Meatloaf recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
1 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
425 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

800gbeef mince
100gbreadcrumbs
1onion, finely diced
2eggs
4 tbspketchup, plus extra for topping
2 tspWorcestershire sauce

Method

1

Mix beef mince, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce thoroughly.

2

Shape into a loaf in a baking dish.

3

Spread a generous layer of ketchup over the top.

4

Bake at 180C for 55-60 minutes until cooked through and the top is caramelised.

Chef's Tip

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after baking before slicing, so it holds together properly.

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