Entrée: United States – Classic Beef Meatloaf
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Serving Size: 8
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr
Additional
10 min
Total
1 hr 25 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
2 lb (900 g) ground beef 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) milk 1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) ketchup (for glaze) plus extra for serving 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce (optional) Salt and pepper to taste
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2 lb / 900 g ground beef 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) milk 1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) ketchup (for glaze) plus extra for serving 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce (optional) Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 2 minutes. 2. Add ground beef, eggs, parsley, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce (if using), salt and pepper; mix gently until just combined. 3. Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a loaf pan or on a baking sheet. 4. Spread ketchup over the top. 5. Bake 55–65 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C); let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 8
Calories: 340 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15.5 g
Protein: 24.8 g
Fat: 19.2 g
Saturated fat: 7.2 g
Cholesterol: 119 mg
Fiber: 0.8 g
Sugar: 5.7 g
Sodium: 356 mg
Potassium: 466 mg
Calcium: 71 mg
Iron: 3.39 mg
Vitamin A: 41 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 3.9 mg
Vitamin D: 0.5 µg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.