ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC MEAT LOAF

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This meatloaf has ground meat from two cuts of beef -- sirloin for its beefy flavor, and chuck for moistness and tender texture. Tip: When shaping meatloaf in the pan, use a light touch. Packing it tightly will make the loaf dense and tough. For even browning and to prevent drippings from pooling on the top of the meatloaf, use your fingers to round the top while pushing the sides away from the edges of the pan.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup beef broth or 2/3 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 slices hearty bakery bread, cubed (I used sourdough, about 2 cups)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground sirloin
1 lb ground chuck
3/4 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2-3/4 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
parsley, chopped, sliced green onions, and black pepper are optional garnishes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine eggs, broth, worcestershire sauce; stir in bread cubes. Let stand 15 minutes. With fork, mash bread cubes into small pieces. Stir in Parmesan cheese, mustard, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper. Add meat, green pepper and onion. Using hands, mix ingredients together well (do not overmix). Lightly pat meat mixture into 9x5x3-inch pan. With fingers, lightly pull loaf away from sides of pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 1 1/4 hours. For topping, in a small bowl stir together ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar. Spoon on loaf. Bake 15 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loaf reads 160 degrees F.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. To remove, use two large spatulas inserted along short edges to life loaf from pan to a platter. Optional -- sprinkle with parsely, green onions and 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 780.7, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 25.6

Besharat Ali
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Andrew Heron
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I made this meatloaf last week, and it was delicious! I love the addition of ketchup and brown sugar to the glaze.


M Yahya
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This meatloaf is a classic comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Konjit Temam
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I've been making this meatloaf for years, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


vqnilla UwU
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This is the best meatloaf recipe ever! It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Avery zxxcc
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I love this meatloaf recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've even made it for company, and they loved it.


Mohammad ALHUMMADA
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This meatloaf is a classic comfort food. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.


Sanjana Sharika
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sin Nombre
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This meatloaf is a keeper! It's so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making it again.


Isaiah Southworth
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I made this meatloaf last night, and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The glaze was especially delicious.


Ben Stuart
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can customize it with different ingredients, like adding cheese or vegetables.


Mahedi Hasan Emon
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I've been making this meatloaf for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Nico Schimpf
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This meatloaf recipe is a classic for a reason! It's simple to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the addition of ketchup and brown sugar to the glaze - it gives the meatloaf a sweet and tangy flavor that is irresistible.