Best 3 Aunt Peggys Old Fashioned Meat Loaf Recipes

Aunt Peggy's old-fashioned meatloaf is a comforting and classic dish that has been enjoyed by generations. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this timeless recipe is a staple in many kitchens. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal for a family gathering, a delicious addition to your weekly dinner rotation, or a comforting dish to warm you on a chilly night, Aunt Peggy's meatloaf is sure to satisfy.

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AUNT LIBBY'S SOUTHERN MEATLOAF

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This my 86-year-old Aunt Libby's home-made meatloaf recipe. I finally had her write it down for me last year. You can be sure no one will tell you this meatloaf is dry!

Provided by Potter

Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Mix beef, onion, 1 cup ketchup, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Press beef mixture into a loaf in the prepared loaf pan.
Mix 1 1/2 cups ketchup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth and warm, about 10 minutes. Pour 1/3 the sauce over meatloaf.
Bake in the preheated oven, basting every 25 minutes with more sauce, until meatloaf is cooked through, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 2215.2 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

AUNT PEGGY'S OLD FASHIONED MEAT LOAF

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This recipe came out of Paula Deen's Cookbook. This is a basic meat loaf that is my go to meat loaf recipe. My family loves it!!! This meat loaf recipe is the best for next day meat loaf sandwiches. I feed a family of 5 so I double the recipe.

Provided by HogHeaven

Categories Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped vidalia onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tomato paste, onion, green pepper, oats, eggs, salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Slather the glaze on top of the meat loaf and bake for 1 hour or until the meat loaf is firm and cooked all the way through. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 854.4, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 12, Protein 17.8

OLD-FASHIONED MEAT LOAF III

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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf III recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Meatloaf

Time 7h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 slices white bread, torn into pieces
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (85% lean)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
Tabasco sauce, 6 dashes
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the bread in a small bowl, pour the milk over the bread, and let soak for 5 minutes.
Put the meat in a large mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients, including the milk-soaked bread.
Do not squeeze the moisture out of the bread.
Using clean hands or a large spoon, stir the mixture together until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
Form the mixture into a loaf about 6 inches long and e inches wide and tall.
Set aside while you mix the sauce ingredients, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Stir together all the sauce ingredients in the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker and set the meat loaf in the sauce.
Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the meat loaf to coat it.
Cook the meat loaf on HIGH for 1 hour.
Decrease heat to LOW and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat loaf registers 165 degrees, 5-6 hours.
Using two long, wide spatulas, remove the meat loaf from the slow cooker, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Cut the meat loaf into ½ inch thick slices with a serrated knife.
Serve with some of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 106.1, Sodium 2052.7, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 40, Protein 27.8

Important Cooking Suggestions

* Ensure all ingredients, especially meat and eggs, are fresh before starting the recipe.

* For a richer loaf, consider using a tastier broth, such as homemade or canned low-sodium chicken broth, to help with the texture.

* To enhance the loaf's aroma and flavors, experiment with various herbs and spices, such as thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, black or red peppers, minced onions, or parsley.

* To achieve a crispy top layer, sprinkle additional seasoned breadcrumbs on top of the loaf before the final 10-15 minutes of cooking.

* To test for doness, insert a meat thermometer into the center of the loaf and cook until it maintains an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-well.

Enjoy the Results

Meat loaf is one of those hearty and delicious classic dish that should have a place in everyone's recipe book. This recipe for Aunt Peggy's Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf is a testament to this, with its simple and straightforward ingredients and method coming together to create a flavorful and comforting meal.

The combination of ground meat, bread crumbs, eggs, spices, and ketchup in this recipe create a moist and flavorful interior and a crispy browned, seasoned crust. Serve the meat loaf sliced with gravy and your favorite sides like mashed or baked potatoes, rice or roasted veggies- you can't go wrong!

This recipe also provides plenty of opportunities for customization to accommodate different tastes and dietary needs. The bread crumbs can be substituted with another type of binder like oatmeal or mashed sweet or white potatoes, and the ratio of ground meat to bread crumbs can be tweaked.

So go ahead and try out this recipe and experience the nostalgia and goodness of this classic comfort dish. Be sure to save some for the next day, as it always tastes even better!