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Easy Make Ahead Meatloaf

With only 7 ingredients, this classic Meatloaf recipe makes everyone happy.  It's easy, delicious, and it freezes great for a make ahead meal with no fuss. | www.lakesidetable.com

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy, easy recipe, low carb, make ahead, meatloaf
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 package Lipton onion soup mix dry
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup cracker crumbs Saltines or Ritz
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup milk

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low sodium

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.  

  2. Thoroughly mix all the Meatloaf ingredients together and put it into a loaf pan.  

  3. For the glaze, whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce together.

  4. Poke holes in the meatloaf with your finger and spread the glaze over the top and into the holes.

  5. Bake for 55 minutes.  Let it rest for 10 minutes before you cut into it or else it might fall apart.

Recipe Notes

Variations: add 1 cup chopped white onion, fresh herbs, chopped garlic and/or lay fresh rosemary on top.

This basic recipe is fun to play with!  

Nutrition Facts
Easy Make Ahead Meatloaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 908mg39%
Potassium 667mg19%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.