Best 7 Marthas Moms Meatloaf Recipes

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Martha's Mom's Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, along with a variety of seasonings and spices. The meatloaf is typically served with a rich and savory gravy, and is often accompanied by mashed potatoes, green beans, or other classic side dishes.

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MEATLOAF 101 WITH MRS. KOSTYRA



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Nothing says home cooking like meatloaf, all the better when it's an old family recipe, like this one.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into eighths
2 cloves garlic
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 large egg
1 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add ground beef.
  • Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine. Add to meat mixture, using hands to mix well. Add egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, salt, and pepper; use hands to combine thoroughly. Place in an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, remaining teaspoon dry mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl; stir until smooth.
  • Brush mixture over meatloaf; place in the oven with a baking pan set on the rack below to catch drippings. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees, about 90 minutes. If top gets too dark, cover with foil, and continue baking.

MRS. KOSTYRA'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Olive oil, for pan
4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into eighths
2 cloves garlic
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 large egg
1 cup ketchup, divided
3 teaspoons dry mustard, divided
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then fit the sheet with a wire rack. Brush an 10-by-4 3/4-by-3-inch loaf pan with oil, and place on rack; set aside. Place bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add ground beef.
  • Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine. Add to meat mixture, using hands to mix well. Add egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, salt, and pepper; use hands to combine thoroughly. Transfer to prepared loaf pan.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, remaining teaspoon dry mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl; stir until smooth.
  • Brush mixture over meatloaf; place pan in oven, atop prepared wire rack set on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees, about 90 minutes. If top gets too dark, cover with foil and continue baking.

MARTHA'S MOM'S MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Martha's Mom's Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Meat

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, peeled &,cut into 8 ths
2 cloves garlic
2 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled &,cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
1 large egg
1 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Place bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade; pulse until fine crumbs form.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl, add ground beef& mix well.
  • Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots& parsley in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade; pulse until fine.
  • Add to meat mixture and, using hands, mix well.
  • Add egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, salt, and pepper; use hands to combine thoroughly.
  • Place in an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, remaining teaspoon dry mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl; stir until smooth.
  • Brush mixture over meatloaf; place in the oven over a baking pan set on the rack below to catch drippings.
  • Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°, about 90 minutes.
  • Check after 60 minutes and if the top is getting too dark, cover with foil, and continue baking.

MARY'S MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf recipe is the only one I use now because my family loves it, and it is very easy to make.

Provided by MROBINSON

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
6 slices white bread, cut into cubes
½ cup milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons yellow mustard, divided
½ cup ketchup, divided
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix ground beef, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix in bread, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons mustard and 1/4 cup ketchup.
  • Press the meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, stir together remaining mustard, ketchup and brown sugar; pour on top of the meat loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 117.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 581.5 mg, Sugar 14.5 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.

MARTHA STEWART MEATLOAF RECIPE



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I saw this on Martha Stewart's television show in the early 90s when I was home sick from school one day. I have kept it since and need a place to store it...

Provided by Meggiebeth

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and finely grated
1 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb ground pork
2 large eggs
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 lb thinly sliced smoked bacon
1 lb fingerling potato, scrubbed
4 leeks, white and light-green parts only, split in half lengthwise and rinsed well
1/2 cup light-brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon Coleman's dry mustard (yellow)
1 teaspoon tomato paste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the bread into 1 inch cubes and place in a small bowl. Pour the milk over the bread. Set aside for five minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool for five minutes.
  • Place carrots in a large mixing bowl. Add the milk and bread mixture, ground sirloin, ground pork, eggs, parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add onion mixture. Combine well using your hands or a rubber scraper.
  • Place mixture in a large ungreased baking dish or roasting pan. Shape into a 5 by 12 inch loaf. Overlap bacon slices across the top, covering the meat. Place potatoes and leeks around the loaf. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground mustard, and 2 tablespoons of water. Stie in tomato paste making a glaze. Brush the meat loaf all over with the glaze.
  • Bake, brushing every fifteen minutes with glaze until juices run clear when loaf is pierced with a two-pronged fork and bacon is crisp, 1 to 1 and 1/4 hours. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with potatoes and leeks on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.7, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 182.8, Sodium 2319.7, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 24, Protein 42.6

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 pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the ingredients together and keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meatloaf.
  • Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking pan. Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until it is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the meatloaf from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Martha's Mom's Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and flavorful taste, this meatloaf is sure to be a favorite in your family for years to come. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Martha's Mom's Meatloaf a try.

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