Mama Ford's Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Preparation of Meatloaf

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for cooking the meatloaf.

2. 2

   Prepare the Onion and Garlic

   Finely chop the medium onion and mince the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Mix the Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Shape the Meatloaf

   Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf. Ensure it is evenly spread on all sides.

5. 5

   Prepare the Topping

   In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the Topping

   Spread the topping mixture evenly over the meatloaf.

7. 7

   Bake the Meatloaf

   Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

8. 8

   Rest and Serve

   Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.