Texas Beef Council

Meatloaf Like Mom Used to Make Homestyle Favorites

Servings
   Serves 4-6

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   1 hour

Cooking Method
   Roasting

Beef Type
   Ground Beef


Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup ketchup, divided into 1/2-cup and 1/4-cup
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions

In a bowl combine ground beef, 1/2-cup ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic salt and pepper. Mix lightly, but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into a loaf approximately 8x5 inches. Place loaf on rack in open roasting pan, or into a bread loaf pan.

Spread remaining 1/4-cup catsup over top of loaf.

Bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour. Check for doneness with an instant read thermometer. Internal temperature should be 160°F.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 5 oz.) 211 calories; 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 94 mg cholesterol; 545 mg sodium; 13 g carbohydrate; 0.8 g fiber; 24 g protein; 5.3 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.1 mcg vitamin B12; 3.3 mg iron; 22.1 mcg selenium; 5.8 mg zinc.