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Easy 5-Ingredient Meatloaf

Easy 5-ingredient meatloaf with a glossy ketchup glaze is a simple, beginner-friendly meatloaf recipe. You’ll bake until the glaze is set and the center reaches 160°F, then rest for clean slices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
rest 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (1 oz) onion soup mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.3333 cup ketchup plus more for top
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
  2. Mix the ground beef, onion soup mix, eggs, 1/3 cup ketchup, and breadcrumbs until just combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  4. Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top.
Bake and rest
  1. Bake at 350°F for 55–65 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the glaze is set.
  2. Rest the meatloaf 10 minutes before slicing. The juices will settle for cleaner slices.

Notes

For the best texture, mix only until the ingredients are just combined so the meatloaf stays tender. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3–4 days; reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is yes—freeze sliced portions for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge before reheating. For a lighter option, use 90–93% lean ground beef or ground turkey in the same amount.