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Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.","group":"Mixing","title":"Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gently mix with your hands or a spoon until just combined. Do not overwork the meat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and shape it into an even loaf.","group":"Shaping","title":"Gently mix with your hands or a spoon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup and the brown sugar to create the glaze. Spread this evenly over the top of the meatloaf.","group":"Glazing","title":"Whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup and the brown sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Glazing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist loaf.","group":"Resting","title":"Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Resting"}],"notes":"For the best texture, avoid over-mixing the meat. Using a meat thermometer ensures the loaf is cooked through without becoming dry.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["9x5 inch loaf pan","Large mixing bowl","Whisk","Meat thermometer"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"loaf","note":"Yields approximately 6 thick slices"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The loaf can be assembled and glazed up to 24 hours in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat individual slices in a microwave or wrapped in foil in a 350°F (177°C) oven until warmed through."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmeatloaf_120f12660b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c2deaf2c-94a9-442a-a161-692335419585","imageAlt":"Classic American Meatloaf — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["meatloaf","ground beef","comfort food","classic american","easy dinner"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic American Meatloaf","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T19:17:09.804Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T19:17:09.804Z","related":[{"id":"bagel_with_lox_ba134c5918","slug":"bagel-with-lox","title":"Bagel with Lox","description":"A classic New York-style breakfast featuring a toasted bagel topped with silky cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh red onion.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New York"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbagel_with_lox_ba134c5918%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87e7d1ee-c704-487f-8afc-b50c916cc52b","imageAlt":"Bagel with Lox — recipe cover","tags":["salmon","lox","bagel","breakfast","brunch","quick","high-protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"breakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76","slug":"breakfast-burrito","title":"Breakfast Burrito","description":"A classic American morning staple featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbreakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1ae76925-2eb9-4809-8c63-4c7347000b98","imageAlt":"Breakfast Burrito — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","burrito","eggs","sausage","high protein","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"cheeseburger_e888ac3a3d","slug":"classic-american-cheeseburger","title":"Classic American Cheeseburger","description":"A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles on a toasted brioche bun.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcheeseburger_e888ac3a3d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cdb73eda-0269-4a33-84cb-2cf01a0a4cff","imageAlt":"Classic American Cheeseburger — recipe cover","tags":["cheeseburger","beef","classic","sandwich","grilling"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}