Classic Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze

Here’s a classic homestyle meatloaf with mashed potatoes & veggies—just like in your photo 🍽️✨

Classic Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze

🧾 Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 700 g ground beef (or 50/50 beef & lamb)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup breadcrumbs
• ⅓ cup milk
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Glaze

• 4 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp mustard (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep
   • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Lightly grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.
3. Mix
   • In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients.
   • Mix gently (don’t overmix—keeps it juicy).
5. Shape & Glaze
   • Shape into a loaf in the pan.
   • Mix glaze ingredients and spread half on top.
7. Bake
   • Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
   • Remove, spread remaining glaze, return to oven.
   • Bake another 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
9. Rest
   • Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Side)

• Boil 1 kg potatoes until tender
• Mash with:
  • 40 g butter
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • Salt & pepper
• Finish with chopped parsley and a little melted butter

🥦 Veggies

• Steam broccoli & carrots
• Toss with butter, salt, and pepper

💡 Tips

• For extra juicy meatloaf, add 1–2 tbsp olive oil to the mix
• Want it spicy? Add chili flakes or hot sauce to the glaze
• Café-style: serve with gravy or roasted garlic mashed potatoes