Simple and Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Nothing says comfort food better than a good old fashioned meatloaf recipe. This meatloaf is not a complicated dish. In fact, my recipe has the most basic, simple ingredients, yet still gets 5 stars all the way!
Ingredients:
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 cup bbq sauce
For the Topping:
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp yellow mustard
*You'll increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F when topped with the glaze.
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[@betts_simone]

Exactly like my dear old mom made all her life. She taught me how to make it but insisted she made it for me right up until she became ill in her late 80's. Even though i remember how to make this simple economical delicious meatloaf i have kept her handwritten recipe....from the 50s' !! Mom left us many years ago, when i make her meatloaf i pull out her handwritten recipe, just to have a piece of her in the kitchen alongside me when i'm cooking it. luv you, Mom....and thank you young lady for bringing back these wonderful memories of my mom

[@tonylawrence9157]

Do you mean that your dear mum had used the same recipe? Thank you for your good narration.

[@novacool77]

Thanks so much for your simple meatloaf recipe. My wife of 32 years is very sick and I am having to step it up in the kitchen. I added mashed potatoes and collard greens with some Hawaiian rolls. Great meal. Thanks again

[@tomsmith205]

👍👏🤞

[@Arizona_Vineyard]

Lord have mercy!!! That sounds like a great Sunday meal. Sorry about the wife

[@94110mission]

If you sauté the onions in a pan first, then add them to the meat mixture, you’ll get more flavor and they won’t be as visibly prominent in the finished dish.

[@thlee3]

and excess water

[@OconByrd519]

I agree, plus add bell peppers and dice tomatoes for even more flavor.

[@dgreenapple]

Agree! And sauté peppers and mushrooms with the onions

[@Saucy_Editz742]

👍

[@robertanderson6929]

I was thinking much the same, saute with other veggies if you like. Just make sure you allow them to cool before adding them to the raw ground beef. Also, soaking the breadcrumbs in milk for 20 mins will help them NOT pull moisture out of the meat.

[@bubbacole1657]

Thank you for the video. I'm 63 yr old man and never made a Meat loaf before but it's one of my favorite food. So I'll be trying your mixture. Thanks again.,..

[@klem2too]

Made this yesterday. It was SO good. Everyone went back for 2nds and so easy to make. Thank you!

[@JeffTheHokie]

With meatloaf, I like to multiply the recipe up to 4 or even 10 pounds of meat. Then I separate the raw meatloaf into patties (each containing 4 oz of meat-about 6 oz per patty), and freeze them 4 patties to a freezer bag, laid out flat. Packaged that way it is very quick to thaw, and the messiest part of the raw-meat work is only done once. After thawing the exact amount you want, you can cook it in whatever shape you want. Flat patties and cupcakes cook the fastest.They also make good campfire foil meals, but my favorite method is to stuff it into green peppers. Last batch of meatloaf-stuffed peppers I lined and covered the pan with cabbage and collard leaves (I had a glut of them in the garden) to keep the moisture in.

[@beaneuleib5739]

That's a wonderful thanks for sharing!

[@willb5240]

I used this recipe last night and it came out great. Simple but delicious! Thank you.

[@Iloveyhwh_1974]

Ty. Much appreciated. My first meatloaf. It’s baking as I type. Wife thinks she’s gotta come home from work and make a meatloaf dinner, now all she has to do is make sides. 😎

[@kevinquednau4064]

I'm loving it, sounds good I'm going to make one now!!!!

[@KillaCali707]

This tastes amazing!!! Thank you for a simple recipe that is seasoned to PERFECTION!

[@IWashYouDry]

You are so welcome!

[@michaelpatterson1744]

Oh my, I want to thank you for sharing your meatloaf with us. I'm in the Philippines and can't find good back home comfort food anywhere here. I just finished two meatloaf sandwiches made from your recipe & was just like my mom and grandma's. Honestly I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking me back 30 years and 10,500 miles..... God bless

[@lisamarie8581]

Simple. Delicious. And the glaze is super easy and sooooo good. Thank you!! I'm making this again tomorrow for dinner 🤗.

[@karenpopov2784]

I tried this recipe and the family LOVED it! TY!

[@IWashYouDry]

Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@araserra6622]

all the doubts I have were answered with this video and now I’m ready to cook it tomorrow night 👍🏻🌲 Thank you!

[@mariadacruz1726]

I just made that recipe, and my family loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.

[@Beach_Guy]

Thank you! Making this today.

[@teddyboy252]

Looks fantastic

[@frankunderwood9388]

I tried this recipe, my wife, my kids and my grandkids loved it thank you for posting

[@melsmith9926]

Looks amazing.

[@chriswilliams1124]

Watched a lot of meatloaf recipes, even though I don't even cook lol. I like this one more than others because of how simple it is. Some people add a million ingredients to their meatloaf, this still looks great the way it is

[@IWashYouDry]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@filipinaluvable]

Everytime I decided to make a meatloaf I always watched this video. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@bellatronm5875]

My husband devoured 3/4 of this in one sitting. Best meatloaf ever 😋

[@IWashYouDry]

That is awesome!

[@annaberry6691]

I made this as my first meatloaf I’ve ever made and it was so delicious!!! I told my sister if she wanted to know what was in it she would have to try and find it on KZbin lol. My lips are sealed lol!😂❤ thank you for sharing

[@annahermosillo3716]

So good, going in my keeper recipes. I sautéed the onions, came out Amazing 😋

[@gordonvolkert2304]

That looks great!!

[@BigChez50]

This recipe was easy simple and delicious!!!!

[@spikeymaycry2]

Trying the receip right now!

[@margaretbarron5370]

I made this yesterday and me and my man. WE LOVED IT!!

[@TheWilyz2003]

Peggy?

[@weloveourgsp30]

Looks good, I’ll try this recipe tonight. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@IWashYouDry]

Hope you enjoy!

[@donnahayward6147]

Thank-you. I made this 3 times & it was a hit. Thank-you from Newfoundland, Canada❤️

[@SoGorgeous-ju8jn]

This is pretty much how I make my meatloaf! I have used breadcrumbs but I really like using stale, hard bread cut in pieces and let it soak in milk. Coincidentally, bbq sauce.has always been my secret ingredient! It gives the meatloaf a wonderful twist of taste! Instead of mustard, I use a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar.

[@camilleturner1773]

I look for your video every time I make meatloaf and sauté the onions. Thanks again!😊

[@ladydi1210]

This is my family’s favorite meatloaf recipe. Thank you!

[@IWashYouDry]

Mine too! Thanks for the comment!

[@helenbickle8394]

I made your meatloaf for dinner and it turned out delicious! It was the best meatloaf I’ve ever made! Thank you

[@raquelvargas6392]

I made your meatloaf recipe just like you said and it came out delicious! 👍🏼

[@pdzombie1906]

Looks great!! I'll be sure to try it soon (glazing looks a bit too sweet, but I'll give it a try too). Thanx!!!

[@wendyjay7119]

Made this for dinner tonight, was so delicious. I doubled the glaze so it was nice and saucy! mmm

[@christopherpolanco9253]

Great recipe!

[@stephanieeubanks390]

GREAT RECIPE!!! My family loved the BBQ sauce and the brown sugar added!! Thank you so much!!!

[@IWashYouDry]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yezminalvarado2041]

I made it today and my family loved it ❤. Thank you for the recipe. This is one of my favorite dishes.

[@IWashYouDry]

My pleasure 😊

[@tgish1]

Looks great!

Meatloaf always sends the family away from the dinner table warm, filled n happy. Thanks for the guidance.

[@benjiletua136]

Thanks for the tips

[@jacobwrubel5288]

Came out amazing!!!

[@lenoreduray7300]

Looks Good!! I will try this!!

[@jonathanskeens79]

I'm making this tonight! thank you for the easy recipe!

[@IWashYouDry]

Hope you enjoy

[@henrypadilla7763]

Today I will do it looks amazing thank you

[@chrystalmartinson427]

I just made it and its amazing

[@manonmorin6868]

This is the best meatloaf I have ever made! Thank you so much for the recipe!! ❤️

[@IWashYouDry]

You are so welcome!

[@jamiecronin967]

So delicious you weren't kidding! Love 💗 it!

[@kathaleenarnold5706]

Making this for dinner tonight. Looks so good. Thank you!

[@IWashYouDry]

Hope you enjoy

[@youssefsabah2798]

I will definitely cook this. Thank you.❤

[@emmareimedina8064]

I just used this recipe and came out realllyyyyyy goooodddddd!

[@maymaysvg7261]

Thanks

[@corkybritt1629]

Looks Great !

[@tombochistenanchas7660]

That looks so good

[@christlovehappiness5605]

Thank you! My mouth is watering

[@morrismonet3554]

This is excellent. I have made meatloaf at least 10 different ways and this one is great. That sauce on top is also a pretty good and easy BBQ sauce for the grill, too.

[@mikecee5122]

I am an oldy and usually a disaster waiting to happen in my SMALL kitchen. This was my first attempt at a "free standing" meatloaf and when I took I out of the oven for the glaze, the loaf had separated somewhat like crevice out from the center. Perhaps I didn't mold it small enough. My loaf did seem somewhat bigger that in the video. NEVERTHELESS, there's no one here to criticize my effort except my CAT 😺😺😺LOL. GREAT RECIPE and easy for this guy! DELICIOUS!

[@ronniecollins4927]

I made this last night. I have personally never made meatloaf but have eaten it many times. I have to say I followed this exactly and it was the best meatloaf ever!!

[@IWashYouDry]

Great job! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it!

[@Leadslinger3006]

Great recipe

[@himikedrewhere1146]

Loved it. Made some tweaks to make it my own but this was great!!!

[@AndySabella]

Thanks! Making it today!

[@Gibbydogs]

I tried out your recipe , it was so good. Thank you for sharing.

[@IWashYouDry]

My pleasure 😊

[@lorealvarez8539]

I'm making this tonight🙂 yummy. I love your topping💯

[@brendananney8139]

I made it and it was delicious, best I've ever had

[@keepontrucking7180]

Huge meatloaf lover and this looks SO good. I'm sure it's tasty. Great job!

[@IWashYouDry]

Thank you 😋

[@saraethington7684]

I don't like meatloaf and this is now a staple dinner for us. Soo good. I don't use parsley because I never have it and saute the onions beforehand. My kids eat this up! Thank you for a simple meatloaf!

[@patrickharris2807]

Love the video, very helpful ❤

[@hollyhold6960]

Gonna try this one! Thanks for a great video.

[@IWashYouDry]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@dansalinas2322]

I used to cook on an airplane when I was in the Air Force. Just came across your meatloaf recipe. So easy and the complete house smelled so-o-o good, and of course my son's loved it! You've got me hooked as a subscriber! Thanks again.

[@markstang1965able]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@dj4123]

Have a craving for meat loaf today. This recipe looks delicious! Going to give it a go tonight. Thank you for the recipe!

[@IWashYouDry]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@gladysn8842]

I tried your recipe, it was 👍 am an onion fan so this is what I can make and enjoy all the time. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@gingerchilders7467]

Wow! Made this recipe! It was delicious. My son is a picky eater. He ate it! Made meatloaf sandwiches for dinner the next night and he ate the entire thing. Delicious! Will be a staple 😋

[@IWashYouDry]

That is awesome!

[@jefflebowski918]

BBQ sauce has been my secret ingredient for years, it makes it more delicious.

[@partmusic9767]

Ty so much, it’s wonderful

[@nadinepierce3016]

Omg, my mouth started watering watching this, I'm making meatloaf tonight and was looking for a easy but delicious recipe, 😋 found it!!! Thank you so much...

[@IWashYouDry]

Hope you enjoy

[@raquelcaliston7753]

I made this recipe we love it !

[@user-om6fy1ko9k]

Used your recipe many times thank you for your hard work here on your channel

[@sarahmartin3638]

Thank you for Sharing your recipes and ideas God bless

[@TheQueenAnabel]

Looks delicious

[@TheKacyg]

This is really good

[@joshuamoore24_7]

I making my first ever meatloaf tonight. I added bell pepper, worstechire sauce, season salt, and progression Italian bread crumbs with some Panko crumbs also.

[@reedle600]

i’m making my first meat loaf tonight!

[@vilmabock478]

Great! Thank you.

[@shirleyclark1231]

I made it for Sunday dinner and it is delicious.Thanks for the recipe.

[@IWashYouDry]

Glad you liked it!!

[@valentinaoryabinskiy3621]

Wow..its soo good and simple recipe...Thank you so much

[@savannahguittiriez6011]

My family loved it !

[@tennisiswonderful]

Ok, in the oven now, thanks for doing the video!

[@sorinetterosario7225]

I just want to say wow for the first time in my life never made meat loaf and wow it was perfect and easy my husband love it and he’s a meat loaf lover Thank you

[@IWashYouDry]

Wonderful!

[@alezita114]

Thank you!!! I made it and it was delishhhh!!!❤🤤

[@IWashYouDry]

So glad!

[@antonioarana-gonzalez2604]

Love this 👍

[@khamzatchimaev1009]

Omg I just fell in love lol

[@joliestevens9050]

I tried your recipe today and totally loved it. Best meatloaf ever. I shared your recipe with family. The meatloaf was DELICIOUS, juicy and the topping was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing 👍😃 I rate this recipe a 10

[@Patricia-om3vo]

Looks delicious saute onions first more flavor

[@bananapeanutbutterpizzawit3873]

I just followed your extremely easy directions on my family’s new favorite meatloaf. I did add green pepper’s, the suggested sautéed onions, and I used soda crackers instead of breadcrumbs. They loved the Sause that is spread on top, and said it was the cherry on top! The meatloaf looked horrible, misshapen and bumpy, but awesome and yummy, thank you!

[@IWashYouDry]

That is awesome!

[@jackieknight5804]

You made me laugh out loud. My food always looks like that, a complete mess.

[@RabbiTosmiser]

​@@IWashYouDry you are so beautiful

[@shannoncarter7123]

I like it easy and look good thank you

[@richardfabrizio8998]

Delicious recipe. Good presentation. Thanks

[@IWashYouDry]

Most welcome 😊

[@sabinahernandez9329]

Yummy delicious Gracias 🙏🏼

[@octaviobaca9678]

I’m cooking this recipe now. Yummy!!!

[@IWashYouDry]

Hope you enjoy

[@billstewart2425]

Followed it exactly soo good thanks 😍

[@mikeklingler3465]

Thanks for sharing. It is in the oven now!

[@indiban641]

Ok 👌 this came out really moist and delicious Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe.

[@IWashYouDry]

My pleasure 😊