This is the best meatloaf recipe ever! It’s tender, moist and flavorful with the most delicious glaze. This easy meatloaf recipe is a classic that your whole family will love! Watch the video and follow our step-by-step instructions to learn how to make meatloaf!
Combine ketchup brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl, set aside.
Make the Meatloaf
In a large bowl whisk together milk, BBQ sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add meat, onions and bread crumbs and stir until combined.
Line a wire rack with aluminum foil and poke holes in it, then place it on a large baking sheet
Form the mixture into a large loaf (about 10” by 5” by 2”)
Bake for 40 minutes.
Remove from oven, spread sauce on top and bake for 10 more minutes or until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
If necessary, broil for the 2-4 minutes to caramelize the top.
Remove from oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Video
Notes
To make your own bread crumbs:
Tear apart 1 slice of bread. Place it on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes until toasted. Place in a blender or food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Use in recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
Ground beef. Ground turkey can be use for all or half of the ground beef for a leaner version.
Bread Crumbs.You can substitute quick-cooking oats for the breadcrumbs but it will slightly effect the texture.
Onion. any onion variety works well, sweet onions, red, yellow, white, etc.
Milk. We use whole milk, but any variety works well. The higher the fat content the better. Half and half and heavy cream can be used too.
BBQ Sauce. Choose your favorite variety. We love using a bold and slightly sweet sauce.
Worcestershire sauce. If you don't have any Worcestershire sauce on hand, simply increase the barbecue sauce by 2 TBS.
Minced garlic. freshly roasted and crushed garlic can be used in place of store-bought minced garlic. You can also substitute 1 tsp garlic powder for 1 TBS minced garlic.
Light brown sugar. dark brown sugar can be used in place of light.
How to store meatloaf
Store this meatloaf recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze:
I recommend freezing this meatloaf recipe in individual slices in an airtight container for up to 2 months. To reheat, remove from the freezer and warm in the microwave or covered in the oven.