Classic Beef Meatloaf

Classic Beef Meatloaf that's tender, juicy, easy to make and the only recipe you'll ever need for this classic comfort food favorite recipe!Show more

INGREDIENTS:
1lb. ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1tsp salt & pepper
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup barbecue sauce sweet honey
1tbsp mustard
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven 350° F
2. In a big bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, brown sugar, salt and pepper, milk, egg, barbecue sauce & mustard. Use your hands to mush and mix these ingredients together until well combined.
3. Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan. Pat the meat down into an even layer.
4. In a small bowl, combine ketchup and brown sugar. Stir and pour the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.
5. Bake uncover for 1 hour.
6. Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).**

NOTES:
*Be sure to mix the meat really well. This is a very moist meatloaf recipe so under mixing can cause the meatloaf to be too soft/mushy.

*I use more than a pound of ground beef for my family :) but 1 lb. is the ideal serving!