My boys had a blast trotting through our kid-swarmed neighborhood this Halloween. Two decked out Twins players and one little lion. Plus friends in tow. Each year, their pace gets harder for us to keep up with. They brought home way too many treats, plus some loot for Mommy (chocolate.)
But we’re obviously not camping out on candy here.
My plan to share a sweet treat this week was sadly derailed by technical difficulties. Maybe that wasn’t such a bad thing, given the sugar overload some of us – ahem – are experiencing today. One more piece of chocolate could send me spiraling towards Guys, I don’t feel so good.
So here’s something deliciously savory. Comforting. Real food…to nourish our bodies…to get us through the sugar hangover.
This is the meatloaf my family inhales; I can count on even my pickiest eater to clean his plate.
We’re talking juicy, tender, moist meatloaf. This tender meatloaf is generously smothered with the tastiest sauce.
Savory, tangy, and sweet…the sauce is reminiscent of a simple BBQ sauce. Draped over the most tender, succulent meatloaf that has ever emerged from the oven.
Easy, deeply satisfying, and perfect fall/winter comfort food.
Enjoy!
P.S. If you’re a little adventurous and a lot into comfort food, try this excellent meatloaf with an Asian twist. It’s delish with a side of fluffy rice!
Or, if you’re looking for the perfect side dish to this classic American meatloaf, these roasted herb red potatoes and uber creamy mac ‘n cheese are sure hits for the ultimate comfort-meal.
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Juicy, Tender Meat
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: main, dinner
Description
This is the most succulent, juicy, tender meatloaf. Bold flavors, never dry, and always comforting. The sauce is fantastic. Serve with your favorite potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 TB Worcestershire sauce
- 2 TB packed brown sugar
- 2 TB stone ground (coarse) mustard
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup dried bread crumbs
- 2 lbs ground beef
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, with rack on middle position. Place large pan of water on lower rack underneath.
- In a large heavy saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add a pinch of kosher salt, pinch of pepper, and the thyme. Saute 30 seconds more, and transfer to large bowl.
- Add 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, beef broth, and bread crumbs. Whisk by hand to combine ingredients. Add ground beef and stir with wooden spoon until fully combined.
- Form beef mixture into a loaf (roughly 2x5x8) in a larger baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, coarse mustard, and ketchup. Pour half of this sauce over the meatloaf.
- Bake about 50 minutes. Brush on more sauce, reserving a little for serving, if desired. Bake 10 more minutes or until meatloaf is cooked through.
- Let meatloaf sit at room temp about 10 minutes before cutting into it. Serve, and drizzle with any leftover sauce.
Source: Chew Out Loud
Do I have to remove the pan of water at some moment of the process?
Just at the end, when it’s done 🙂
My girls an I tried this as our first attempt at meatloaf. Easy and amazing. Everyone loved it.
Awesome job, Tracy! Thanks for coming over and letting us know! 🙂
As a newlywed still trying to get some dishes under my belt that are easy and good enough to keep for generations. I have never made anything than the simple spaghetti and such let alone meatloaf! I followed this recipe to the T and it turned out amazing I was so impressed and my husband had second, third and fourth servings. THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE A RECIPE I WILL USE FOREVER! Thanks Chew Out Loud! 🙂
YAY, Lyndsey! Thanks for taking the time to let us know you liked it! So happy to hear it 🙂
G’Lawd woman! This meatloaf is everything to my family. I’ve made it three times in the past month and our mouths water for this bad mother… Let me shut my mouth lol
YAY, Elle! So happy to hear you guys love this as much as we do 🙂 Thanks so much for taking the time to come over and let us know!
I dont usually comment online, but I had to leave a note to say I made this for the first time today and everyone LOVED it! The best, most juicy amd tender meatloaf we have ever had, and so easy to make!
Brian, that’s awesome!!! So glad to hear it
I have tried a LOT of meatloaf recipes, mostly because I can never find one that’s simple, classic and moist. I even had my own restaurant and mine didn’t taste this good. So easy and so delicious! This one’s a keeper!
★★★★★
Aww, thanks for the amazing comment, Kristin 🙂 So happy you loved this 🙂
This recipe is amazing!! Followed it exactly and it turned out soooooo good!! Made it for a friend who was just out of the hospital and I’m so glad I saved a little for myself! ☺️ This is definitely my new go to Meatloaf recipe!!
Awesome, Sam! So happy to hear it 🙂