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Mom's Best Meatloaf

Everybody has a favorite meatloaf recipe. This is my mom's. We grew up on it and love it.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 c Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a loaf pan with foil (or parchment). Optional for clean oven, place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl combine ingredients and knead together with your hands. Mix thoroughly until combined.
  • Press evenly into the loaf pan
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes
  • Mix together glaze ingredients
  • Remove meatloaf from oven. Using a turkey baster, drain excess grease if needed.
  • Spoon glaze over meatloaf. Take care not to disturb meatloaf top. it will be soft.
  • Return pan to oven and bake for another 45 minutes. Use thermometer to check internal temperature to 155 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Allow meatloaf to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.