This is my mom's meatloaf recipe- it is seriously the best meatloaf I've ever had- it's super simple and really easy to make. It's the ultimate of comfort foods and one of my favorite dinners!
2poundsground beef(or turkey, in which case be liberal with your seasonings)
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
4Tablespoonsketchup
½cupRomano cheese
½cupseasoned bread crumbs2
2largeeggs
Warm water(optional- only add this to the mixture if its too dry, you want it to be nice and moist. Start with a palmful)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the loaf pan with cooking spray (if you don't have a loaf pan just use a regular pan with high sides and just shape the meat into a loaf).
Mix all ingredients really well. Smell it as you go- you'll want the smell to be strong and flavorful. The texture should be wet without being watery. But you don't want it too dry either. If it's too dry, you can always add some warm water- start with a palmful.
Shape the meat into a loaf- at this point you can freeze it if you're not looking to eat it right away. You'll want to thaw it before baking.
Place the meat into the pan. Put a small amount of warm water around the corners of the pan.
Bake for around an hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Rest for 5 minutes and serve immediately.