Best Ever Meat Loaf
Perfectly seasoned and topped with a tangy glaze, this meatloaf boasts a delicious blend of textures and tastes in every bite. Carrots and cheddar enhance the moistness, while the seasoned breadcrumb mixture locks in flavor and moisture throughout.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely shredded carrot
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 slices of bread crumbled
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all necessary ingredients. Set the oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C).
- In a sizable mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper. Add the crumbled bread and stir until the bread absorbs the liquid and softens. Incorporate the ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, and shredded carrot into the bread mixture. Once combined, transfer the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, pressing down gently to shape.
- In a separate bowl, blend the brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard until smooth. Evenly spread this glaze over the top of the meat mixture in the loaf pan.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, approximately 60 to 75 minutes. Verify doneness with an instant-read thermometer, which should read at least 160°F (70°C) in the center.
- Allow the meatloaf to cool briefly before slicing and serving.