Best 7 Mamas Southern Meat Loaf Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking the most delectable "Mama's Southern Meatloaf" that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This classic comfort food dish holds a special place in the hearts of many, evoking memories of family gatherings and the warmth of a Southern kitchen. With its savory blend of ground beef, aromatic herbs, and a secret ingredient that adds a delightful twist, this meatloaf is a dish that will surely become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOMMA'S MEATLOAF



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Momma's Meatloaf is a classic meatloaf that has the best flavor ever! This meatloaf recipe is easy to make, holds together, and has the best glaze on top!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 white onion (diced)
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, knead together the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, basil, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Shape the meat into a loaf and put it into the prepared pan. Bake in the 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
  • Mix up the glaze in a small bowl by whisking together the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush it over the hot meatloaf.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 896 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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

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.

MOM'S MEATLOAF



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This is the only meatloaf I ever liked! Seasoned with fresh onion,a touch of bell pepper, and glazed with a sweet ketchup sauce. For our small family, we cook one loaf and freeze the other to cook at a later time.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup crushed saltine crackers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, tomato sauce, eggs, onion, bell pepper, salt, thyme, and marjoram in a large bowl and mix well. Shape beef mixture into two equally sized loaves. Place both loaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Meanwhile, mix ketchup and corn syrup in a small bowl to make a glaze.
  • Remove baking dish from the oven and remove foil. Brush glaze onto the loaves. Return baking dish to the oven uncovered, and continue baking until loaves are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 165.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 859.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

MOMS SOUTHERN STYLE MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Moms Southern Style Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bugsbunnyfan

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
8 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix all meat loaf ingredients well and place in a baking dish.
  • Shape into a loaf.
  • Topping: Mix ingredients for topping and spread on loaf.
  • Bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.1, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 1211, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 14.9, Protein 25.6

NOT MY MOMMA'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 celery stalks, cut into large dice
1 medium carrot, cut into large dice
1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into large dice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup panko
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 pound fresh ground pork
Herb Aioli, recipe follows
Spicy Hollandaise, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups Southern-style mayonnaise
1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 pounds (6 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups pasteurized egg yolks
1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce, such as Texas Pete
1/4 cup white wine Pinch kosher salt
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pulse the celery, carrots and onions in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the oil to a saute pan over medium-low heat, then add the chopped veggies and cook, covered, until translucent. Transfer the veggies to a plate and cool in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the panko, buttermilk, ketchup, Worcestershire and eggs in a bowl. Add the parsley, salt, black pepper and cayenne and mix well. Once the veggies are cool, add them to the mixture and incorporate. Next add the ground beef and pork and mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Line two loaf pans with parchment paper and divide the meatloaf mixture between them. Cover with foil and bake until the meatloaves reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 1 hour. Slice and serve immediately, or cool, slice and reheat. Serve with Herb Aioli and Spicy Hollandaise.
  • Add the mayonnaise, olive oil, sage, green onions, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper and egg yolks to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and well incorporated.
  • Melt the butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Blend the yolks, hot sauce, wine, salt and pepper in a blender, then drizzle in the melted butter while blending, until the sauce is smooth.

MAMA'S MEATLOAF



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I discovered the basic recipe years ago, and improved on it over the years. My southern mother was horrified that it wasn't made with milk, but when she tasted it she agreed it was an exceptionally good recipe. It's a family favorite, and I'm asked to take it to picnics and pot lucks.

Provided by Stella Mae

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup progresso breadcrumbs
1/2 cup catsup or 1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or 1 1/2 tablespoons honey tamari soy sauce
1 -2 tablespoon flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Some cooks put all ingredients into a loaf pan "raw", but I prefer to sauté the onions first to take the "bite" out of them.
  • Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Into a large bowl place the ground beef, bread crumbs, catsup, egg, Worcestershire sauce and parsley.
  • Add the sautéed onions to this mixture.
  • Wash your hands and delve into this mixture like a mad man, squish it between your fingers and mix it very well.
  • Form a loaf in a baking dish, leaving at least 1-inch around the sides so fat can drain off.
  • Bake at 350°F about 45 minutes or until done.
  • Serve this delicious meatloaf as is or with my recipe for curry sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a more flavorful meatloaf.
  • Add some grated vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini, to the meatloaf mixture for added nutrition and moisture.
  • Use a variety of seasonings, such as garlic, onion, paprika, and cumin, to give the meatloaf a delicious flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture, as this can make it tough.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan at 350°F for 1 hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Mama's Southern Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by all. With its flavorful combination of ground beef and pork, tender texture, and delicious glaze, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit at your next family dinner. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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