Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs (see note)
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped (1 medium))
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1/2 cup milk or water
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (for spreading on top)
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Prepare your pan - lightly grease a 9x5-inch or 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Alternatively, to bake a free-form meat loaf, line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil that you lightly grease with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix together all the ingredients except the ketchup. Spread the mixture into the prepared loaf pan or shape the meat loaf into a 9x5 inch loaf shape and place it in the 9x13-inch pan. Spread the ketchup over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done (160 on instant read thermometer) When done, remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the meatloaf to set then remove the meat loaf from the pan and enjoy.