Basic Meatloaf (Babish)

If a meal could be a warm snuggly blanket, meatloaf would definitely be it. Not just because of how comforting it is, but because you’ll probably want to take a nap after this one. Try our recipe for classic meatloaf for a satisfying dish or, if you have the time, invest it in our advanced meatloaf recipe!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare a small rimmed baking sheet with tin foil and an even layer of nonstick spray and prepare a 9-inch loaf pan with a light coating of nonstick spray.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325 °F with a convection fan (or 350 °F without a fan).

Step 3

Combine the buttermilk, bread crumbs, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Reserve until ready to use.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the vegetables with the meatloaf mix, buttermilk mixture, tomato paste, parsley, basil, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

Step 5

Gently fold the ingredients together with your hands. Try to avoid squeezing the meat as much as possible while still achieving a homogenous mixture.

Step 6

Press the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Flip the meatloaf out onto the foil-lined baking sheet.

Step 7

Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by combining the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.

Step 8

Bake the meatloaf for 15 minutes, then brush it with about half of the glaze.

Step 9

Bake for an additional 15 minutes, and then brush the remaining glaze over the meatloaf and place it back in the oven. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 155 °F, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.