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Mama Ford's Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

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Sep 22 2025

1h 30m

Serves 6

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Make Mama Ford's Homemade Meatloaf in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Meatloaf Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Preparation

Preparation of Meatloaf

1. Preheat the Oven

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

2. Prepare the Onion and Garlic

Finely chop the medium onion and mince the garlic cloves.

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. 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. Prepare the Topping

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

6. Add the Topping

Spread the topping mixture evenly over the meatloaf.

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. Rest and Serve

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

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