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Joanna Gaines Meatloaf Recipe

Joanna Gaines Meatloaf Recipe

Make the best Joanna Gaines meatloaf recipe with simple ingredients, expert tips, honest reviews, and easy step-by-step instructions for a tender homemade dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium onion finely grated
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Silicone brush
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a loaf pan, making sure your meatloaf bakes evenly and releases easily later.
    Preheating the Oven and Greasing the Loaf Pan
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and grated onion until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined.
    Mixing Eggs, Milk, and Wet Ingredients
Step 3: Add Seasonings and Breadcrumbs
  1. Stir breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper into the bowl until evenly distributed throughout.
    Adding Breadcrumbs and Seasonings
Step 4: Combine with Ground Beef
  1. Add ground beef to the prepared mixture, then gently fold everything together until just combined without overmixing.
    Combining the Beef Mixture Gently
Step 5: Shape and Glaze
  1. Transfer the meat mixture into your loaf pan, shape evenly, then spread the prepared glaze across the top.
    Shaping the Meatloaf and Brushing the Glaze
Step 6: Bake, Rest, and Serve
  1. Bake until fully cooked, let the recipe rest for ten minutes, then slice and serve warm.
    Freshly Baked Joanna Gaines Meatloaf

Notes

Letting the loaf rest after baking keeps every slice firm, juicy, and easier to serve.