Meatloaf With Tomato Beef Sauce
Tender, juicy meatloaf smothered in a rich tomato-beef sauce that turns a classic comfort food into an irresistible family dinner. Perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread!
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Tomato Beef Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the meatloaf: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Make the sauce: While the meatloaf bakes, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Simmer: Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish: Remove meatloaf from the oven, pour the sauce over the top, and return to the oven for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon extra sauce over each serving.
Rich, hearty, and packed with savory flavor, this meatloaf with tomato beef sauce is the kind of comforting meal everyone asks for again and again!