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Meatloaf Recipe With Breadcrumbs

Published: Mar 8, 2022 · Modified: May 26, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Gourmet meatloaf recipe should be moist, simple and topped with a delicious glaze crown. This classic meatloaf recipe comes to you with lots of tips and trick to make it extra tasty, yet easy to make.
Total time 1 hour 25 minutes
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How to make a hearty super moist meatloaf recipe with a delicious glaze crown. The best easy meatloaf recipe comes out juicy every time. A classic meatloaf recipe with breadcrumbs comes to you with lots of tips and tricks to make it extra tasty, yet easy to make.

Next time try our Kafta recipe, so easy and delicious.

A sliced meatload on a white plate.

One of the most kid-friendly and family favorite ground beef recipes is meatloaf. You'll enjoy every slice of it and will take any leftovers for lunch the next day.
Some of the tips are also mentioned in my juicy kofta (meatballs).

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  • ❓Why This Recipe Works
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 💡 Tips
  • 🍽️ Serve With
  • 🧺 Storage
  • ⌛ Make Ahead
  • 💬 Recipe FAQs
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • Meatloaf recipe with bread crumbs
  • 👩‍🏫 My Experience

❓Why This Recipe Works

  • A classic kid friendly and adults favorite recipe.
  • So easy to make and freezer friendly which makes it great for meal prep.
  • Has a sweet and tangy glaze that makes it extra special.

Meatloaves are one of my go to dinner recipes for busy weeknights. It is easy, cheap and kid friendly. Here is our family's recipe that tastes very juicy, tender and delicious. A foolproof recipe with ingredients simple to find and probably there in your pantry.

We have a weakness for incredible moist ground beef, whatever the shape it takes. My kids love ground beef. I find myself many times stuck for what to make for dinner and it always comes to the rescue.

They love meatballs very much and when these particular meatloaf cupcakes show up on the dinner table, it is a feast.

📝 Ingredients

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  • Onion.
  • Panko Bread Crumbs.
  • Eggs.
  • Garlic.
  • Italian Seasoning.
  • Salt and black pepper.
  • Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Parsley.
  • Beef Bouillon.
  • Ground Beef.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full printable recipe is down below.

A collage of two images showing how to make meatloaf glaze.
  • First step we will make the glaze: add all the glaze ingredients together and whisk well.
A collage of four images showing how to make panade for the meatloaf.
  • Now we will make the panade which keeps the meatloaf tender and moist. In a large bowl add finely chopped onions with bread crumbs.
  • Mix them very well to moisten all bread crumbs.
  • Add the parsley, eggs, spices and about a third cup of the glaze.
  • Mix until everything is well distributed.
A collage of four images showing how to assemble and bake meatloaf.
  • Add the ground beef and mix, do not overmix the meat just until everything is well incorporated.
  • Place a couple of bread slices at the bottom of your pan as shown above.
  • Add the meatloaf mixture and bake on 350F for an hour.
  • Take it out and pour or brush top of the meatloaf with the glaze. Bake for another 10 minutes to caramelize the top.

💡 Tips

Here are some of the tricks I've learned from my mom and over the years of home cooking:

  1. Moisten the breadcrumbs/bread with onion juice. This makes the meatloaf more tasty than using milk or just plain water.
  2. Put a couple of  bread slices at the bottom of your pan. This helps in catching the dripping and makes it easier for cleaning as well. It also helps creating crispy edges and not soggy ones.
  3. Use fatty ground beef , lean ground beef makes the meatloaf dry. I usually use 83 or 85%. If you have lean ground beef then try adding some fat, one of the common things to do is adding bacon.
  4. Add some of the glaze to the mixture to give moisture.
  5. Do not overmix as this turns the meatloaf dry. The easiest way to avoid that is to mix all the ingredients together first then use a light touch to combine meat.
  6. Our taste buds are different, so it is better to check the seasoning. My mom and all the other moms I've known in Egypt, just dip their finger in the meat mixture and taste it. I know this sounds gross, and it is unhealthy as well. So instead here is a perfect thing to do, take a small portion like a teaspoon or so and cook it quickly on a pan on your stove top. Taste it and if it feels like it needs more seasoning then add more.
  7. Let it rest for a good 10 minutes before slicing. When I have time, I like making mine in the morning, chilling it and then reheating it on stove top or the grill when we are ready to consume.

🍽️ Serve With

There are so many things to serve with meatloaf. Mashed potato, dinner rolls, roasted vegetables, garlic bread, batata harra and brussels sprouts are all among many dishes that goes well with meatloaves.

🧺 Storage

Store any leftover in an airtight container in your fridge or wrap with plastic wrap then aluminum foil and freeze.Properly stored leftovers can stay in the fridge for 3-4 days.

⌛ Make Ahead

You can mix the meatloaf, shape it and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap then place it in an airtight container. When ready to bake, place in the baking pan and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed.

💬 Recipe FAQs

Why would you put milk in meatloaf?

Milk is usually used to moisten breadcrumbs or bread that is used in the meatloaf. Liquids and starch ( bread/ bread crumbs or Panko) makes what is called a "panade." When you mix it into the ground beef, the panade coats some of the protein and sets it into a gel when cooked. So you get a better meatloaf.
Usually I do not use milk, it is either plain water or using onion juice to moisten the bread.

How long do you cook meatloaf in the oven?

It really depends on the size and oven temperature, but usually around an hour. I've baked mine for almost an hour at 350F then for another 10 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

Two slices of meatload on a blue plate.

Let it set and cool down a bit before slicing and serving.This easy, moist meatloaf is such a treat! It also refrigerates and reheats really well so leftovers are nice!

📣 Related Recipes

  • This meatloaf with oatmeal is a great option for a super juicy, delicious and easy family dinner. With its delicious glaze, this meatloaf will make kids run to the dinner table!
  • These meatloaf cupcakes are very easy and a great kid-friendly dinner idea. They freeze very well too!
  • Taco Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect weeknight meal when you're looking for something easy, delicious, and family-friendly.


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Meatloaf recipe with bread crumbs

Gourmet meatloaf recipe should be moist, simple and topped with a delicious glaze crown. This classic meatloaf recipe comes to you with lots of tips and trick to make it extra tasty, yet easy to make.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped about ½ cup.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings.
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley.
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon crumbled.
  • 2 pounds ground beef.

For the glaze:

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice.
  • 2 teaspoon yellow mustard.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine the glaze ingredients until smooth, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine panko bread, diced onion and mix well to moisten all the panko.
  • Add the rest of the meatloaf ingredients and about ⅓ of the glaze mix.
  • Mix everything well together and form into a loaf.
  • Add two slices of bread to the bottom of a 9x5 loaf pan.
  • Place the meatloaf on top of the bread and bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reached a minimum of 160F when measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Drain any excess fat, pour the rest of the glaze on top of the loaf and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Slice and serve with extra sauce.

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Notes

  • You can use regular plain bread crumbs as well.
  • Make sure you finely chop the onion so they have enough juice to moisten the bread crumbs.
  • I highly recommend making this meatloaf sauce but if you feel lazy you can use barbecue sauce.
  • If you like meatloaf with crispy edges, form meat mixture into loaf shape and bake in a rimmed baking sheet instead.
  • This meatloaf recipe goes well with green beans on the side.
  • Storage: leftover meatloaf can be refrigerated for up to 4-5 days

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.4g | Protein: 25.9g | Fat: 13.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 116.5mg | Sodium: 624.3mg | Potassium: 73.6mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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👩‍🏫 My Experience

My oldest came home more than 8 years ago demanding a meatloaf like the one he had at school. To tell you the truth, I've never had glazed meatloaf in Egypt, we only eat meatloaf plain with no topping... aren't we missing a lot?!!

I hesitated, ahem for 8 years, to make a glazed meatloaf and was just content on serving my family the traditional plain boring one. Until recently, I decided to venture more and add the glaze... WOW guys it has made a huge different and of course I became the best mom ever and this loaf became the best ever meatloaf... Proud mama here 😎.

My little one gobbled two slices as a starter course hehehe. Although I do not mind eating sweet and salty things, I suspected that I will like the glaze as it has brown sugar which in my food culture does not resonate with beef. But I was wrong, my whole family had an amazing dinner that night and now way I am going back to the no glazed version of this.

Hands holding a plate with slices of moist beef meatloaf

This post has been updated from the original August 2017 . Last updated March 2022.

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  1. Jo

    April 28, 2023 at 6:45 pm

    How much onion juice do you mix with the panko crumbs ir are you just referring to the 1/2 cup finely chopped onion?

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    • Amira

      May 08, 2023 at 12:21 pm

      We are not using onion juice we are using the whole chopped onion in this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Vivian

    April 25, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    The meat loaf was a hit. My hubby is very hard to please. He ate three slices of it and said it was yummy! It was moist.
    I used his Flaxseed , Oat Bran, whole wheat bread. (3 of the Mini’s ) I toasted them and put them into my blender to make fine bread crumbs. It worked Great and NO SUGAR. I also used no sugar in the sauce. Bought a Tomato Sauce (next to the paste) that was only 1 gram. (The paste had more sugar) Now we will see what his Glucose levels are in two hours. My guess is they will be good. I served the meat loaf with Italian Green Beans. I’m so happy. I going to try meatballs next! With a brown gravy … sugar free of course.

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