Tender and moist ground meat baked to absolute perfection and cut into generous slices — nothing says home quite like a delicious meatloaf. The big brother of the meatball is a family favorite in many cuisines around the world and has been around for ages. Even ancient Roman cookbooks from the 5th century feature meatloaf recipes that aren’t very different from our modern versions of this popular comfort food! Traditional American-style meatloaf is usually based on minced beef or pork that gets the right texture and flavor by adding breadcrumbs, eggs, a wide variety of finely chopped veggies, and aromatic herbs and spices. Before the loaf-shaped meat is baked in the oven, it’s painted with a salty-sweet glaze that adds an extra layer of flavor and a beautiful brown crust.