Best 10 Busy Mom Meatloaf Recipes

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Busy moms, rejoice! Here's your chance to discover the ultimate recipe for a delicious and satisfying meatloaf that fits your hectic lifestyle. Say goodbye to the hassle of complicated recipes and hello to an easy-to-follow guide that will transform your dinner table into a culinary haven. With minimal prep time and ingredients you likely already have on hand, this meatloaf will become your go-to meal solution for busy weeknights. So, get ready to learn the secrets to creating a flavorful and juicy meatloaf that will keep your family coming back for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S MEAT LOAF



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Mom made the best meatloaf, and now I do, too. When I first met my husband, he didn't care for homemade meatloaf, but this won him over. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; remove 1/2 cup for sauce. Spread remaining mixture over meat loaf., Bake 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BUSY MOM MEATLOAF



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This is my mom's version with a few alterations. When I was a kid my brother and I dreaded meatloaf for dinner but now I love it...

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 slice bread, cut into cubes
1/2 cup onion, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon season salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 egg
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Mix first ten ingredients until well incorporated (use your hands for best results).
  • Add more tomato sauce a little at a time if meatloaf mixture is too dry.
  • Spray bottom and sides of loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Place meatloaf into pan and shape into bread loaf shape.
  • Pour remaining ¼ cup tomato sauce over top of loaf.
  • Bake at 375 for 1 hour or until juices run clear or meat is no longer pink when you cut into it.

MOM'S BEST MEATLOAF



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Mom made this every Sunday and we looked forward to cold sandwiches the next day, if there was any left!! Homemade breadcrumbs work best.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup quick-cooking oats
⅛ cup cornmeal
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ cup tomato juice
½ cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 dash liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, oatmeal, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, sugar, egg, tomato juice, water, barbecue sauce, 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke and vinegar. Mix together thoroughly and place mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and 2 drops liquid smoke and mix thoroughly. Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 855.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

MOM'S FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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I don't really like meatloaf at all, but when mom made this one, she really had a hit with the entire family! Not your typical meatloaf -- very tasty! Use fresh sausage, not frozen! Use more crackers if the loaf seems too moist before cooking. Excellent for sandwiches the next day!!

Provided by C19651

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 (8 ounce) package French onion dip
2 eggs
1 (10 ounce) package saltine crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork sausage, French onion dip, eggs and crushed crackers. Mix well and shape into a loaf.
  • Bake in a 5x9 inch loaf pan for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1041.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 238.8 mg, Fat 66.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 25.2 g, Sodium 2206.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MOM'S BEST MEAT LOAF



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This is no ordinary meat loaf - the recipe is so good it's been passed down in our family for three generations. The zesty seasoning gives the flavor a spark. I remember Mom's delicious meals. She loved to serve this meat loaf. -Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Drizzle top of loaf with ketchup; bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BUSY DAY MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Busy Day Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Meat

Time 1h7m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup herbed croutons
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground beef
catsup

Steps:

  • Combine croutons & milk in a large mixing bowl.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes or till croutons are softened.
  • Add egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion and salt.
  • Beat well.
  • Add ground beef and mix until combined.
  • Shape into loaf and place in greased or foil lined shallow pan.
  • Score loaf by making several grooves across top.
  • Fill with catsup (I frost the whole loaf with catsup).
  • Bake in oven at 350° about 45 minutes to an hour or till well glazed.

BETTER THAN MOM'S MEATLOAF



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My mom's classic meatloaf was lacking in flavor and the topping was way too sweet. This "better than mom's" version still has lots of old-school appeal but has been kicked up a notch with a rich and savory flavor, plus we said goodbye to the sugary sweet topping. Sliced meatloaf leftovers make the best sandwiches. I like mine with mustard, cheese, and grilled onions!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Main Dishes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
¾ cup minced onion
½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 pounds ground sirloin
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine onion, bell pepper, milk, eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, parsley, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire, thyme, and Dijon in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in bread crumbs. Add ground sirloin, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined. Form mixture into a loaf shape and fit into the prepared pan.
  • Combine remaining ketchup with balsamic vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and spread over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. The longer it sits, the easier it will be to slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 126.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 962.9 mg, Sugar 8 g

50'S PRIME TIME CAFE - MOM'S MEATLOAF



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Make and share this 50's Prime Time Cafe - Mom's Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by naughtykitty

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F; lightly oil two 8-1/2 x 4-1/2" loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef,pork, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, green and red bell peppers, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, cracked peppercorns and salt just until well blended; do not over mix.
  • Divide the meat mix in half, shape into 2 loaves, and place in the prepared loaf pans. bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature taken with an instant-read thermometer is 155°F.
  • In a small bowl, stir the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. brush the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture and bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • Remove meatloaf from oven and let stand for 10 minute before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.5, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 236.4, Sodium 780.9, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 41.4

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

MY MOM'S MEATLOAF RECIPE



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This is the best meatloaf, we always like to have extra glaze to serve with it at the table as well!

Provided by Connors Mama

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
1/2-1 cup onion, chopped
4 slices white bread, chopped in food processor
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup brown sugar
ketchup, enough to make paste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • In large bowl mix beef, chopped onions, bread and half of the milk with hands.
  • Slowly add the remainder of the milk if needed - too much will make the mixture to runny and it won't form the loaf.
  • Shape into loaf and place in a glass 8x8 or 9x13 baking dish, I add just a little water to the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 45 min, cover the top of the loaf with the glaze and finish baking for 15-20 min longer.
  • Let the loaf sit 10-15 min before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.4, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 167.7, Sodium 1004.6, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 36.9, Protein 32.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef. For a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground chuck and ground sirloin. Ground chuck has a higher fat content, which helps to keep the meatloaf moist, while ground sirloin is leaner and helps to keep the meatloaf from becoming too greasy.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing the meatloaf mixture can make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients together just until they are combined.
  • Use fresh breadcrumbs. Fresh breadcrumbs will help to keep the meatloaf moist and flavorful. If you don't have fresh breadcrumbs, you can use dry breadcrumbs, but be sure to soak them in milk before using them.
  • Add some vegetables to the meatloaf mixture. Adding vegetables to the meatloaf mixture is a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients. You can add grated carrots, celery, or onions to the mixture.
  • Don't overcook the meatloaf. Overcooking the meatloaf will make it dry and tough. Cook the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give meatloaf a try.

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