Classic Meatloaf Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Add the butter and oil to a skillet. Once the butter is melted, add the onions and cook 7-8 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the tomato paste to the onions and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

Add the meatloaf mix to a large bowl along with the salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic powder, basil and the cooled, cooked onions.

Step 5

Mix together until all the ingredients are incorporated but do not over mix, as this will make for a tough meatloaf.

Step 6

Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, or spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. If using foil, make sure you spray that with cooking spray as well before you add the meatloaf.

Step 7

Add the meatloaf mixture to the baking sheet, forming into a loaf shape approximately 10″ long by 5″ wide.

Step 8

Stir the ingredients together for the glaze in a small bowl. Pour half of the glaze over the meatloaf and save half for later.

Step 9

Place the meatloaf in the oven for 35 minutes, remove from the oven to pour on more glaze, then return to the oven and bake another 20-25 minutes.