Best 11 Best Ever Meatloaf I Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty and flavorful meatloaf that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the best ever meatloaf i. We'll explore various recipes, each with its own unique blend of ingredients and cooking techniques, to help you craft a meatloaf that is both juicy and packed with flavor. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists that add a modern flair, we'll guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of seasoning, and achieving the perfect balance of textures. So, get ready to embark on a mouthwatering adventure as we uncover the best recipe for the ultimate meatloaf i.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE



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When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.

Provided by sillyliltracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BEST EVER MEATLOAF RECIPE



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This is the Best Ever Meatloaf, and it is incredibly easy to make. So much flavor packed inside with a delicious glaze spread on the top!

Provided by Jenn

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion (diced small (about 1/2 cup))
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
3/4 cup quick oats
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. onion salt
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x5" loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix together ground beef, onion, eggs, pepper, oats, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, onion salt and tomato sauce in a large bowl, using your hands. Do not overmix.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, sugar and mustard. Spread on top of meatloaf and place in oven. Bake for 1 hour and 15-30 minutes, or until meatloaf is cooked through. Let cool for a few minutes and then slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 27.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Sodium 600 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g

BEST-EVER MEAT LOAF



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The combination of onion, carrots, parsley and cheese-plus the tomato-mustard topping-makes this meat loaf really colorful. The recipe lends itself easily to being doubled or halved to suit the number you're cooking for, and it freezes well, too. It's the best meatloaf ever! -Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
3 slices bread, torn
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 cup shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
TOPPING:
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

THE MOST TENDER MEATLOAF



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A variation on Samantha19f2001's "I hate meatloaf, but...", recipe. I loved hers, but didn't have a use for the extra soup and my husband loves the topping I made. So this recipe combines the best of both for my household.

Provided by Snowpeas

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ground beef
1 lb pork sausage (bulk not links)
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons dry mustard

Steps:

  • Turn oven on and set at 350 degrees.
  • Mix the first 7 ingredients together thoroughly. Using your hands is the best way to get it done. Form meat into a loaf shape and place in a baking dish.
  • Place the meatloaf in the oven bake for 60 minutes.
  • While meatloaf is in the oven, mix the final 3 ingredients together.
  • After the 60 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the ketchup topping over the loaf.
  • Place back in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Note: Make sure meat is cooked. You don't want to eat rare pork. Also, the meatloaf serves up easiest if you let it rest a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 109.7, Sodium 671.3, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 22

BEST EVER MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Best Ever Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by B B Adams

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
3 slices bread, torn into pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated carrot
4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme (optional) or 1 teaspoon sage (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs.
  • Add milk and bread; let stand a few minutes or until the bread absorbs the liquid.
  • Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese, herbs and seasonings.
  • Add beef; mix well.
  • In a shallow baking pan, shape beef mixture into a 7 1/2 inches x 3 1/2-in. x 2 1/2-in. loaf.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Spoon some of the topping over meat loaf.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes longer or until no pink remains, occasionally spooning some of the remaining topping over loaf.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.2, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 159.3, Sodium 810, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 20.4, Protein 31.9

MOM'S 'BEST EVER' MEATLOAF



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Mom's recipe.

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
¾ cup bread crumbs
2 (10.75 ounce) cans golden mushroom soup, divided
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 can golden mushroom soup, egg, dried minced onion, and salt together in a bowl until smooth; shape into an 8x4-inch loaf and move to a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Stir remaining soup with hot water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Ladle soup mixture over meatloaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 129.6 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1306.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

THE BEST MEATLOAF



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I have used this recipe for 30 years. My husband loves it and he is picky.

Provided by DENELLE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57)
1 onion, chopped
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup steak sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine milk and soft bread crumbs in a small bowl and allow to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, 3 tablespoons steak sauce, chopped onion, and green bell pepper. Add bread crumb mixture, and mix with your hands until all ingredients are combined.
  • Pat the the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Brush the top with additional steak sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until done. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 867 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BEST EVER MEAT LOAF



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The best meat loaf I have ever found. Try it and you will see.

Provided by Matt O

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
⅔ cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 slices bread, crumbled
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add crumbled bread and stir until dissolved. Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, and carrot into bread mixture; transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Combine brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl; spread over meat mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1227.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

BEST EVER MEATLOAF



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I don't remember where I got this recipe. I have been making it for years. It is my husband's favorite.

Provided by Jennys.apple

Categories     Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium skillet heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
  • In a large bowl stir together ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and half of the tomato mix, until well combined.
  • Shape meat into a loaf shape in a large roasting pan.
  • Brush with remaining tomato mix.
  • Arrange bacon over meat.
  • Bake until no longer pink inside, about 1 hour, 30 min.
  • Let stand 10 min before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.4, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 147.2, Sodium 1040.3, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 31

BEST EVER ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAF



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This is the only meatloaf recipe I use. The cheese makes the meatloaf very moist and tasty! The herbs impart a wonderful flavor as well! I freeze this after slicing in a container and reheat in the microwave for a quick dinner.

Provided by najwa

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
2/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (salt free)
3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well.
  • Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover with foil.
  • Bake for 1 hour, uncover and pour extra sauce out.
  • Return to oven and bake for 5-10 minutes.
  • Leave in pan for 10-20 minutes, this will prevent the meatloaf from falling apart when cut.

MATTHEW'S BEST EVER MEAT LOAF



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This is comfort food at its best. Mushrooms, beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire and soy sauce help boost the meaty flavor of this classic diner staple. -Matthew Hass

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup beef stock
2 large portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces), cut into chunks
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium carrot, cut into chunks
1 celery rib, cut into chunks
3 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 pounds ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
GLAZE:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine bread and stock; let stand until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, pulse mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushroom mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and liquid is evaporated, 5-6 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., Add next 7 ingredients and cooked vegetables to bread mixture; mix thoroughly. Place a 12x7-in. piece of foil on a rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Transfer meat mixture to the foil and shape into a 10x6-in. loaf. , Bake 1 hour. Mix together glaze ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, about 15-25 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Shape meat loaf on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and wrap securely in foil; return to freezer. To use, unwrap meat loaf and bake as directed, increasing initial baking time to 2 hours. Mix together glaze ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake until a thermometer inserted in center reads 160°, 15-25 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk or beef broth before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the meatloaf together and keep it moist.
  • Add an egg to the meat mixture to help bind it together.
  • Season the meatloaf with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Top the meatloaf with a ketchup or barbecue sauce glaze before baking.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that will be a hit at your next dinner party. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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