Classic American Meatloaf with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

A comforting and flavorful American classic, featuring a juicy meatloaf with a savory glaze, served alongside tender roasted broccoli with garlic and parmesan.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

70 minutes

Calories

650

Level

Medium

Yields

6 servings

Cost

£2.34

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Bread•Side Dish

Cuisine:

Italian•American

Main Ingredient:

Beef•Pork•Eggs

Cooking Style:

Baking•Roasting

Occasion:

Weekend Cooking

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

2lbsGround Beef(80/20 blend recommended)

£7.00

0.5lbGround Pork(Adds flavor and moisture)

£1.75

1cupBreadcrumbs(Plain or Italian)

£0.60

0.5cupMilk(Whole milk preferred)

£0.20

1largeEgg(Lightly beaten)

£0.30

1mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

0.5cupKetchup(For the glaze)

£0.30

2tbspBrown Sugar(For the glaze)

£0.10

1tbspWorcestershire Sauce(For the glaze and meatloaf)

£0.10

1tspDried Thyme

£0.10

1tspSalt

0.5tspBlack Pepper

£0.05

1.5lbsBroccoli Florets(Fresh or frozen)

£1.80

1headGarlic(For roasting)

£0.15

4tbspOlive Oil(Divided)

£0.40

0.3cupParmesan Cheese(Grated)

£0.75

Total Cost

£14.05

£2.34 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare the Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
3
Shape the Meatloaf: Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a meatloaf pan. Alternatively, you can free-form it on a baking sheet.
4
Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
5
Glaze and Bake: Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
6
Roast Garlic: Cut off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in foil, and place on the same baking sheet (or a separate one if needed).
7
Bake the meatloaf and garlic for 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
8
Prepare the Broccoli: While the meatloaf is baking, toss the broccoli florets with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
9
Roast Broccoli: In the last 20 minutes of the meatloaf cook time, arrange the broccoli on a separate baking sheet and place in the oven alongside the meatloaf and garlic. Roast until tender-crisp and slightly browned.
10
Finish Broccoli: Remove the broccoli from the oven. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and mash with a fork. Toss the mashed garlic and parmesan cheese with the roasted broccoli.
11
Rest and Serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the roasted garlic parmesan broccoli.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

25g

10% of RDA

Fat

40g

57% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more flavorful meatloaf, sauté the onion and garlic before adding them to the meat mixture.

Add some chopped vegetables to the meatloaf for extra nutrition, like carrots or celery.

Don't overcook the meatloaf, as it will become dry.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf is cooked to a safe internal temperature.

Let the meatloaf rest after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meatloaf.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Bowl

Baking Sheet

Meatloaf Pan

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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