Simple Meatloaf

A classic favorite, meatloaf. Our meatloaf recipe, like all of our others, is really simple and quick to prepare. This meatloaf recipe has the best flavor and a bonus special glaze we use on top to add even more tasty deliciousness.  We've also added instructions to prepare this and freeze it for the future, if you want to get really organized and start meal prepping, this is a great option to start with. 

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Simple Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ground Beef
• 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 package McCormick Meat Loaf Seasoning Mix
• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Mustard

Cooking Things:

• Mixing bowl
• 9x5 Loaf Pan* see notes for additional option
• If freezing, use an aluminum loaf pan with a tight cover or aluminum foil and/or plastic wrap.

Instructions

To prepare and serve immediately

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease 9x5 loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.

2. Mix beef, egg, milk, bread crumbs, seasoning mix and worcestershire sauce.

3. In a small bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar and mustard.

4. Add beef mixture to loaf pan and top with ketchup mixture.

5. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.

To prepare and freeze for future

1. Grease 9x5 loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.

2. Mix beef, egg, milk, bread crumbs, seasoning mix and worcestershire sauce.

3. In a small bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar and mustard.

4. Add beef mixture to loaf pan and top with ketchup mixture.

5. Cover with airtight lid, plastic wrap or 2 layers of aluminum foil and pop into the freezer!

6. Cooking option 1: Cook from frozen for 60-75 minutes at 375.

7. Cooking option 2: Thaw overnight and cook 1 hour at 375 degrees.

Recipe Notes

*A little kitchen hack: If you do not have a loaf pan, you can simply mold a loaf shape with your hand and cook it in casserole dish or baking sheet lined with aluminum foil (sprayed with non stick spray).  We love this option because it leaves us with no dishes to clean up!

Our Meatloaf recipe is also part of our Freezer Meal Guide. If you love to meal prep or you are looking to stock up on food to freeze for the future, make sure to check out our full Freezer Meal Guide with 20 recipes. This is perfect for anyone who is pregnant looking to prep for when the baby arrives, people who travel and want to leave easily ready food home for the family to enjoy, anyone who is busy and loves home cooked meals but doesn't always have the time on weeknights to cook from scratch. There are plenty of uses of this amazing Freezer Meal Guide- it includes options for breakfast, lunch and dinner - you don't want to miss it!