One-Pound Meatloaf

A simple, juicy one-pound meatloaf made with pantry staples, savory seasoning, and a classic ketchup glaze. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.

This one-pound meatloaf is a reliable weeknight main dish made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, and a simple ketchup glaze. It bakes up tender, flavorful, and sliceable, making it ideal for serving with mashed potatoes, vegetables, or a crisp salad. The recipe is scaled for a smaller household while still delivering classic homemade meatloaf taste.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 3 tablespoons ketchup for glaze
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar for glaze
• 1 teaspoon mustard for glaze

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and lightly grease a small loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
3. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overwork the meat, or the loaf may become dense.
4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan or on the baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the glaze.
6. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 F.
8. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.