Best 9 Country Herbed Meat Loaf Recipes

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Country herbed meatloaf, a flavorful and comforting dish, is made with a combination of ground meats, typically beef and pork, that are seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, and oregano. The meat mixture is then formed into a loaf shape and baked in the oven, often with a glaze or topping. Served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables, country herbed meatloaf is a classic meal that is sure to satisfy any appetite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COUNTRY MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf recipe has been in my 3-ring binder of recipes clipped and pasted from magazines for a long time. I think it may originally have been from Good Housekeeping magazine. Anyway, it's one of the best meatloafs I've ever had and I'm posting it on Zaar for safekeeping!Leftovers make GREAT meatloaf sandwiches!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
3 slices white bread or 3 slices whole wheat bread
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 egg (can use an egg substitute such as Eggbeaters)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In medium frying pan over medium heat, saute onion and celery until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Into large bowl, tear bread into small pieces.
  • Add onion mixture, ground beef, carrot,salt,pepper,egg, and 1/2 of tomato sauce and mix well with a spoon.
  • Turn mixture into a meatloaf pan( I use one with an insert that lets any grease drip to the bottom of the pan) and shape into a loaf.
  • If not using a meatloaf pan, in a 12" by 8" baking dish, shape mixture into a 8" by 4" loaf.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and remaining tomato sauce.
  • Spoon mixture evenly over meatloaf in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Serve meatloaf warm or cover and refrigerate to serve cold later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 620.2, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24.9

HERBED MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs, beaten
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped and Sauteed until translucent
3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
3 T tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon, chopped
1/2 can sweet corn
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Harissa
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, using hands, combine all ingredients. Place in loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes or internal temperature reads 150 degrees on meat thermometer. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

COUNTRY HERBED MEAT LOAF



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I have three small children and I'm always trying new meat loaf recipes. This recipe is something I developed, and it's one of the first meat loaves that my kids really went for. See if your kids like it, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

HERB SAUCE:
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
MEAT LOAF:
2 pounds ground beef or combination of ground beef, pork and veal
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons milk
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat oil on high. Saute the mushrooms; onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and sugar. Remove 1-1/2 cups. Add water, bay leaf and basil to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, combine all meat loaf ingredients with 1-1/2 cups reserved sauce. press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Unmold onto a roasting pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from oven; drain. Spread 1/2 cup of herb sauce over top of meat loaf. Return to oven for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and serve remaining sauce over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

COUNTRY-STYLE MEAT LOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup onions (small diced)
1/2 cup celery (small diced)
1/2 cup red bell peppers (small diced)
1 pound ground pork
2 pounds ground sirloin
3/4 cup tomato ketchup
3 eggs (whole)
3/4 cup half and half
1-1/4 cups oatmeal
20 slices smoked bacon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (kosher, coarse)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seed

Steps:

  • Lightly steam onions, celery, and bell peppers and let cool. Place the cooled vegetables into a mixing bowl and add the pork, sirloin, ketchup, eggs, half and half and mix well. Mix in the oatmeal and spice mix. Place the meat into a loaf pan lined with bacon strips. Place in refrigerator overnight so that the meat loaf firms up. When ready for use, remove from the refrigerator; cover the top of the loaf pan with aluminum foil; place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven on top of a roasting pan. Do this to prevent the overspill from making a mess out of your oven and cook until the inside temperature (with a thermometer) reaches 165 degrees (about 1 1/2 hours). 15 minutes before it is done, remove the foil - this will allow the top to brown. Remove from the oven and pour out excess oil and let it sit for 20 minutes. Turn the loaf pan upside down to remove the meatloaf. Slice with a sharp knife.

COUNTRY MEAT LOAF



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This meat loaf has a comforting combination of three meats and is held together uniquely with corn bread stuffing.-Jim Hopkins, Whittier, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) corn bread stuffing mix
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
1/4 pound ground pork

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add soup, pepper and stuffing mix. Combine beef, veal and pork; crumble over egg mixture and mix well. , Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SAVORY HERB MEATLOAF



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This is by far my favorite meatloaf recipe. It is moist and savory, and has always been a big hit anytime I've made it. If you want to lighten it up, you can substitute ground turkey, and it still turns out great!

Provided by serabear

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef (I usually use 90/10)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 eggs
2 teaspoons minced garlic, plus more
garlic, to taste
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 2 1/2 teaspoons spiced mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons barbecue sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • mix all ingredients well, add additional salt and pepper if you like.
  • pat into an ungreased loaf pan, smear top of loaf with a little ketchup and bbq sauce.
  • bake uncovered at 350, 45 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.6, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 173.4, Sodium 620.5, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 32.8

COUNTRY HERBED MEAT LOAF



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I have three small children and I'm always trying new meat loaf recipes. This recipe is something I developed, and it's one of the first meat loaves that my kids really went for. See if your kids like it, too!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 pounds ground beef or combination of ground beef, pork and veal
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons milk
2 large eggs eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat oil on high. Saute the mushrooms; onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and sugar. Remove 1-1/2 cups. Add water, bay leaf and basil to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, combine all meat loaf ingredients with 1-1/2 cups reserved sauce. press into a 9-in. x 5-in.x 3-in. loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Unmold onto a roasting pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Remove from oven; drain. Spread 1/2 cup of herb sauce over top of meat loaf. Return to oven for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and serve remaining sauce over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 904.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

HERBED MEAT LOAF WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 pounds ground veal
1 1/2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, dill, coriander or a combination of several
1/2 cup yogurt, drained in cheesecloth or strainer
Mushroom sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the butter in a small skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook until wilted, and cool briefly.
  • Place the meat in a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, nutmeg, Tabasco, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the onion mixture, herbs of your choice and yogurt, then blend well. Pack the mixture into a loaf pan about 9 by 5 by 3 inches. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Set the pan in a baking dish and pour 1 1/2 inches of boiling water around the pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Let rest in a warm place for about 15 minutes before serving. Serve with the mushroom sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 674, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 2 grams

COUNTRY HERBED MEAT LOAF



Country Herbed Meat Loaf image

I have three small children and I'm always trying new meat loaf recipes. This recipe is something I developed, and it's one of the first meat loaves that my kids really went for. See if your kids like it, too!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 pounds ground beef or combination of ground beef, pork and veal
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons milk
2 large eggs eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat oil on high. Saute the mushrooms; onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and sugar. Remove 1-1/2 cups. Add water, bay leaf and basil to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, combine all meat loaf ingredients with 1-1/2 cups reserved sauce. press into a 9-in. x 5-in.x 3-in. loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Unmold onto a roasting pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Remove from oven; drain. Spread 1/2 cup of herb sauce over top of meat loaf. Return to oven for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and serve remaining sauce over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 904.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Meat: For a flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. The pork adds extra moisture and richness to the loaf.
  • Season Generously: Don't be shy with the seasonings! A good meatloaf should be packed with flavor. Use a variety of herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
  • Add Some Veggies: Vegetables add moisture and nutrition to meatloaf. Try adding finely chopped carrots, celery, or onions to the mixture.
  • Use Quality Breadcrumbs: Fresh breadcrumbs help to bind the meatloaf together and give it a light and fluffy texture. Avoid using store-bought breadcrumbs that contain preservatives.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture can make it tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook at a Low Temperature: Meatloaf should be cooked at a low temperature (350°F) for a long time (1 hour per pound). This helps to prevent the loaf from drying out.
  • Let it Rest: Before slicing and serving, let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the loaf, making it more moist and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Country-herbed meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, flavorful interior and crispy, herbed crust, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this country-herbed meatloaf recipe a try!

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