This easy homemade meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients you probably have already on hand. It’s a classic comfort food that comes together quickly and is perfect for a family dinner

Watch How to Make This Recipe

Watch how I make this step-by-step in the video above.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Simple everyday ingredients- Nothing fancy here. Just pantry staples you probably already have on hand
Moist and flavorful- Stays juicy with the perfect balance of seasoning
Easy to make- Mix, shape and bake
Family approved- Even picky eaters tend to go back for seconds
Perfect for leftovers- Tastes just as good the next day (maybe even better)

Helpful Tips for the Best Meatloaf

Don’t overmix the meat- Overmixing can make your loaf dense instead of tender
Add moisture- Ingredients like milk, bread and eggs keep the meatloaf soft and not dry
Let it rest before slicing- This helps it hold together and keeps it juicy

Easy Homemade Meatloaf (Juicy & Flavorful Every Time)

Who doesn't love a juicy meatloaf? This one is everything you'd want in a meatloaf. It's juicy, flavorful, and very easy to make. It's a classic comfort food that you and your family will love.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

3 lbs ground beef
1/2 white onion diced
1/2 green bell pepper diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup milk
2 slices bread
2 eggs
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp seasoned salt
1 tbsp garlic & herb salt-free seasoning
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Glaze:

1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tbsp mustard
1 tsp brown sugar

Method

Preheat oven to 350° F
In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Mix well and set aside.
In a separate bowl soak the bread in the milk for 2-3 minutes until softened.
In a sauce pan sauté diced onion, bell pepper and garlic until softened. Let the vegetables cool slightly before adding to the meat mixture
In a large bowl combine ground beef, soaked bread, milk, eggs, sautéed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Mix until just combined.
Shape meat mixture into a loaf and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully drain excess grease, then spread glaze over the top. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160° F
Let meatloaf to rest 15 minutes before cutting.

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Notes

How to Adjust This Recipe

This recipe makes a large family-size meatloaf (3 lbs)

For a smaller portion, use 1 – 1.5 lbs of ground beef and cut the remaining ingredients in half.
You can also freeze half of this meatloaf before baking for an easy future meal.