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Best Homemade Meatloaf with Chili Ketchup Sauce

This homemade meatloaf with chili ketchup sauce is tender, juicy, and full of savory goodness. It features seasoned beef, herbs, and breadcrumbs, finished with a zesty, slightly sweet topping that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Classic, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¾ cup Italian bread crumbs or seasoned
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup or chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup chili sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  3. In a small pan, sauté onions in butter until tender. Let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
  5. Add beef, cooked onions, ketc
  6. Mix just until combined.
  7. Form into an 8"x4" loaf on the prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/best-homemade-meatloaf-with-chili-ketchup-sauce/

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to prevent a greasy loaf, but avoid extra lean or it may turn out dry.
  • You can prep the meatloaf up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Leftovers make amazing sandwiches the next day!