Recipes Main Dishes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes Better Than Mom's Meatloaf 4.8 (10) 10 Reviews 2 Photos My mom's recipe for classic meatloaf was lacking in flavor and the topping was way too sweet. This "better than Mom's" version still has lots of old-school appeal, but it's been kicked up a notch with a rich and savory flavor, plus we said goodbye to the sugary-sweet topping. Sliced meatloaf leftovers make the best sandwiches. I like mine with mustard, cheese, and grilled onions! By Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on February 17, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 9x5-inch meatloaf Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients cooking spray ¾ cup minced onion ½ cup finely chopped bell pepper ½ cup milk 2 large eggs 2 cloves garlic, minced ¾ cup ketchup, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 pounds ground sirloin 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Combine onion, bell pepper, milk, eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, parsley, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and Dijon in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in bread crumbs. Add ground sirloin, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined. Form mixture into a loaf shape and fit into the prepared pan. Combine remaining ketchup with balsamic vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and spread over the top of the meatloaf. Bake in the preheated oven until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. The longer it sits, the easier it will be to slice. Recipe Tip No loaf pan? No problem. Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and bake it in any pan. Cook times may need to be adjusted slightly. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 324 Calories 16g Fat 18g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 324 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 127mg 42% Sodium 963mg 42% Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 8g Protein 27g 53% Vitamin C 15mg 16% Calcium 71mg 5% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 499mg 11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.