Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
In a small pan, cook onions in butter over medium low heat until tender. Let them cool completely.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes.
Add the ground beef, cooked onions, 1 Tablespoon ketchup or chili sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Mix until just combined.
Form a 8"x4" loaf on the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 minutes.
While the meatloaf is cooking, combine the chili sauce and ketchup (and brown sugar if using) to make Meatloaf Sauce. Spread mixture over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 15 - 30 minutes or until cooked through and the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F*. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 403 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg
Sodium: 633 mg
Sugar: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Reviews
Louis Macdaid on 2025-09-04 (5 stars): Amazing!
Cheryl De Vries on 2025-09-01 (5 stars): Excellent… I will make again it Han great flavor and was very moist. I love mushrooms and added a few, if you like mushrooms it just made this even better.
Agnes on 2025-09-01 (5 stars): Omg it’s for reason called The best meatloaf because it’s soooo delicious and it’s the best meatloaf recipe that I have found online. Thank you for sharing!
Helena Semedo-Andrews on 2025-08-31 (5 stars): I did not realize the meat pkg I purchased says meatloaf and meatballs mix, I think it's veal. I just hope it comes out good. If my husband ever finds out, oh my God!
Tara C. on 2025-08-25 (5 stars): I tried THIS recipe and it became 1 of my teenagers favorites!!!
Harral Landry on 2025-08-24 (5 stars): Excellant results every time.
I add the chili sauce and worcestershire to the eggs, milk, & bread crumbs.
After the 10 minutes, I add the rest of the seasonings and mix before adding the meat last.
Thank you for your recipes.
Chris Baier on 2025-08-23 (5 stars): Oh my God this recipe was so good if I had to pick one meal, it would be meatloaf. My kids love it too, and this recipe was perfect. Didn’t change anything thank you.
Don Cowell on 2025-08-21 (5 stars): The only change I made was to mix the spices with the milk, egg, and bread crumbs.
Don Cowell on 2025-08-21 (5 stars): The only change I made was to mix the spices with the milk, egg, and bread crumbs.
Melinda on 2025-08-17 (5 stars): Turned out delicious!!!!!
Lee Kilgore on 2025-08-17 (5 stars): I make this constantly how the recipe calls for other than I do bbq sauce and chili sauce for topping. It’s a rave hit every time and I usually make 3 at a time so I can freeze the other two. Everyone that has it says they love that it has the crust and not made in the pan. I will never make a different recipe because this one is simple, moist and delicious. I have made several recipes from this site and every one has been a winner. 5 stars, no notes.
Michael on 2025-08-15 (5 stars): My comments are about both this recipe and Holly's recipes in general.
1. I have made this multiple times for my picky grandchildren and their even more picky parents. (only my kids; fortunately, they married wonderful partners). I paired this with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Other than some mashed, there was nothing left. This is a wonderful recipe for a crowd. (I doubled it for my troops.)
2. The recipes on Spend with Pennies are fantastic if you are cooking for a crowd. Our kids and grandchildren are here many weekends during the year. Since I do most of the dinners (it is one of my great pleasures in retirement), I have had to learn to cook for many with multiple dislikes and likes. This site has been a wonder to keep everyone happy. A+
