Here’s a clear, teen-friendly meatloaf recipe that’s classic, simple, and delicious. 🥩🍴
Ingredients (serves 4–5)
- 500g ground meat (beef, or a mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried herbs (like thyme or parsley, optional)
- 3–4 tbsp ketchup or BBQ sauce (for topping)
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Mix gently—don’t overwork the meat.
- Shape the loaf: Form the mixture into a loaf and place in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Add topping: Spread ketchup or BBQ sauce evenly over the top.
- Bake: 45–55 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and the top is slightly browned.
- Rest: Let it sit 5–10 minutes before slicing—this keeps it juicy.
- Serve: Great with mashed potatoes, green beans, or macaroni and cheese.
💡 Tips:
- You can add shredded carrots or bell peppers to the mix for extra veggies.
- For a cheesy twist, place slices of cheese on top in the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Microwave leftovers or freeze slices for a quick lunch later.
If you want, I can give a super quick 30-minute meatloaf hack that’s perfect for school nights. Want me to do that?
