Classic Homemade Meatloaf

Ingredients

• •1 lb ground beef
• •1 lb ground pork
• •1 cup breadcrumbs
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/2 cup milk
• •2 large eggs
• •1/4 cup ketchup
• •2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 teaspoon dried parsley
• •1/2 cup ketchup (for topping)
• •2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
• •1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley.

3. 3

   Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on a baking sheet.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, stir together the topping ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.

6. 6

   Spread the topping evenly over the meatloaf.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

8. 8

   Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.