Classic Meat Loaf Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup ketchup, divided
  • 2 pounds 80% lean ground chuck
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 eggs, beaten
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic, chopped onions, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 1 tablespoon sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the onion mixture to a large bowl and let it cool completely. Carefully mix in ½ cup ketchup, 2 pounds beef, 1 cup bread crumbs, ⅓ cup chicken stock, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 2 eggs until just incorporated.
  4. Scrape the mixture into the loaf pan and place it on a baking sheet, being careful not to tightly pack the meat into the pan.
  5. Brush the meatloaf with ½ cup ketchup and bake until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 155 F, about 60 minutes.
  6. Cool, then slice and serve.