Its so much more than just a giant hunk of ground beef in a loaf shape!

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbookDinner!

Meatloaf recipe

A loaf made entirely of meat.

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Whats not to love?

(Vegetarians are excused )

Its economical.

Its quick to prepare.

Close up of Meatloaf recipe - slices served over mashed potato with ketchup

Its a classic family favourite.

And leftovers make terrific sandwiches.

Meatloaf shouldnt taste like a hamburger!

What goes in Meatloaf

Granulated beef bouillon haswaymore flavour than just plain salt!

The breadcrumbs soak up the onion juices and puff up during baking, making ourmeatloaf nice and tender.

This also adds savoury onion flavour without the need of dicing them then frying them separately.

Ingredients for Meatloaf

How to make meatloaf

And heres process photos for how to make meatloaf.

Also see the quick video below youllseehow tender the juicy this meatloaf is!

Tips and FAQ for the BEST Meatloaf!

What goes in glaze for meatloaf

Also, some cracks is GOOD extra flavour from the meatloaf glaze drips into the meatloaf.

It cooks more evenly, stays juicier because its cooking in its own juices and holds its shape.

But if it browns too quickly, just pop foil over it.

Brushing glaze on meatloaf in pan

I was a bit heavy handed with the extra ketchup at the end oops!

This recipe features in mydebut cookbook Dinner.

The book is mostly new recipes, but this is a reader favourite included by popular demand!

How to make meatloaf

Updated for some housekeeping things and a brand new video.

No change to the recipe I wouldnt dare, readers love it as it is!

More meatloaf recipes!

Slices of meatloaf with creamy mashed potato and steamed greens

Close up of juicy Meatloaf slices

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