Barbara's Best Meatloaf

This classic comfort food recipe uses a ketchup topping seasoned with brown sugar, mustard, and nutmeg for a tasty weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 474 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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).

Step 3

Pour milk over breadcrumbs in a large bowl; soak until crumbs are softened, at least 5 minutes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Stir ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and nutmeg together in a bowl until smooth; spread over the loaf.