Momma Shea's Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe

This Momma Shea's Best Ever Meatloaf recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Made with a blend of ground beef, bread crumbs, onions, and spices, this meatloaf is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any weeknight dinner. Pair it with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal that will satisfy the whole family.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Transfer the meat mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan and spread it out evenly, pressing it down gently to remove any air pockets.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread this glaze mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
5. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
7. Serve hot with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete and satisfying meal.

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