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Welcome to the culinary adventure of creating the "Best Ever Meatloaf II"! This recipe takes you on a journey of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Dive into the world of savory ground beef, juicy vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a special blend of spices that come together to form a masterpiece. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this guide will provide you with the steps and tips to create a mouthwatering meatloaf that will be the highlight of your next meal. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary quest to discover the "Best Ever Meatloaf II"!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GLAZED MEATLOAF II



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This meatloaf is great! It's my husband's favorite. The glaze makes it delicious and moist.

Provided by Delia

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 slices bread, shredded
¼ cup diced onion
1 egg, beaten
1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and dry mustard until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, shredded bread, onion, egg, bouillon, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture until well mixed. Form into a loaf and place in a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake 1 hour. Pour off fat. Pour reserved ketchup mixture over loaf. Bake 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 398.2 mg, Sugar 13.2 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 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 II



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My mom made a different meat loaf every week, when I was growing up, to find the one recipe are family would eat. After being subjected to this for years I came up with this recipe that has never failed to get rave reviews.

Provided by MECHELLE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
15 saltine crackers, crushed
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper and saute until onions are soft.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, place ground beef, crushed crackers, Cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and sauteed onion and green pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • Press beef mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until done. Check with a meat thermometer for doneness. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 610.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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

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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of ground beef. A blend of 80/20 ground beef is ideal for meatloaf, as it provides a good balance of flavor and moisture.
  • Don't overwork the meatloaf mixture. Overworking the mixture can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will give your meatloaf the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. A variety of seasonings will add depth of flavor to your meatloaf.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make meatloaf, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and techniques.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food 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 your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatloaf a try.

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