Cooking a meatloaf is a great way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal without having to make a large quantity of food. Whether you are cooking for yourself or simply want to have a smaller portion, there are plenty of recipes available that are perfect for one person. These recipes typically use simple ingredients that you may already have on hand, and they can be prepared in a short amount of time. From classic meatloaf to more modern variations, there is sure to be a recipe that suits your taste.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
EASY MEATLOAF
This is a very easy and no fail recipe for meatloaf. It won't take long to make at all, and it's quite good!
Provided by Janet Caldwell
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
MINI MEATLOAF
Tender and juicy oven baked mini meatloaf topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. Easy to make and filled with flavor. The perfect amount for one!
Provided by Joanie Zisk
Categories Main
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350° F (177°C).
- Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in the chopped garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for an additional minute. Remove skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Place the ground beef in a medium-sized bowl. Pour the seasoned vegetables over the meat. Add in the Worcestershire sauce, the egg and the breadcrumbs. Using a large spoon, mix the meat and all of the ingredients together until fully combined. Shape into an oval and transfer to a lightly greased small baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and whisk together the ketchup and molasses in a small bowl. Spoon over the top of the meatloaf and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- After removing the meatloaf from the oven, cover with aluminum foil or a plate and let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 652 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 291 mg, Sodium 1595 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 33 g, UnsaturatedFat 20 g
MEAT LOAF FOR ONE
When I dine alone, I often fix myself this hearty, flavorful mixture. Combining meat, bread and a vegetable, it can be a complete meal.-Lynne Obertst-Bishop, Dorris, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add meat and mix well. Shape into a 5-in. x 3-in. loaf. Place in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Drizzle with ketchup. Bake 20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts :
MINI MEATLOAF FOR ONE
Make and share this Mini Meatloaf For One recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TGirl
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of ketchup and all other ingredients.
- Shape into loaf, top with remaining 1 tablespoon ketchup, and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.7, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1092.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 22.9
MEATLOAF FOR ONE
When cooking for ourselves alone, we tend not to indulge in the comfort food of family-sized meals such as meatloaf. We're intimidated with thoughts of leftovers or of breaking down recipes for a single portion. This recipe will give you one dinner and perhaps a sandwich or enough to share with a friend.
Provided by Gingerbee
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 1 loaf, 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a small bowl beat the egg, milk, 1 Tbsp.
- catsup, worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, salt/pepper with a fork.
- Mix well, beat in the bread; then add the meat.
- Mix thoroughly to a pasty texture.
- Use small aluminum foil baking tin (these can be found in the supermarket; they're disposal after use) and form loaf.
- Spread remaining catsup over the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
Keep this meatloaf recipe handy: It's the only one you'll need.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
- Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY
Meatloaf is a delicious addition to your weeknight dinner repertoire. Full of savory flavor and topped with a sweet, sticky ketchup glaze, it's the perfect pair to your favorite vegetable side dishes, such as classic mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste turns deep red in color, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, stir together the panko and milk. Add the ground beef, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture and use your hands to combine. Do not overmix!
- Shape the beef mixture into a 10 x 5-inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top and sides with ketchup.
- Bake the meatloaf until the top is browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 50 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 8 grams
EAT ONE-FREEZE ONE MEAT LOAF
I COULD have called this recipe "Busy Lady's Meat Loaf". It's quick to prepare and you just thaw, heat and serve the second loaf. This is an original recipe. I enjoy creating my own. When our son was growing up, he'd ask, "Is this one of your originals or did it come from a cookbook?" -Bonnie Baumgardner Sylva, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves (4 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two loaves; place in an ungreased shallow baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes. If desired, top loaf with ketchup before serving. Cool and freeze the other loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
Good meatloaf is about as comforting as comfort food gets. Thankfully, meatloaf doesn't have to be complex to be good. It just needs to be tender (from breadcrumbs soaked in milk and gentle handling) and flavorful (from onion, garlic, and ketchup).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in milk. Set aside, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bread-milk mixture, and mix very gently with a fork (do not overmix).
- Place meat mixture on prepared baking sheet, and form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide.
- Bake, brushing twice with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during baking, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 g, Fat 33 g, Protein 29 g
MEATLOAF FOR TWO
Filled with spices and aromatics then topped with a spicy harissa ketchup glaze, this is not your average meatloaf.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the ketchup and harissa in a small bowl.
- Put the beef, lamb, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten egg, cilantro, mint, coriander, cumin and paprika in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the sauteed onions and using your hands, mix together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf.
- Pour the ketchup-harissa glaze on top of the meatloaf and spread all over until the sides and top are coated. Bake the meatloaf until the edges have browned, about 45 minutes.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
HOME-STYLE MEATLOAF
When it's comfort that you seek, nothing satisfies quite like a classic meatloaf. And if you don't have a go-to recipe, we offer you this one. It skips any fussy steps and avoids exotic ingredients. This is pure and simple, the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way way back. So next time you're missing mama's cooking or need a meal that'll go over well with the whole fam, turn to this can't-miss recipe.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients well. Press mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: Opt for a leaner ground beef, such as 85% lean or 90% lean, to reduce the amount of grease in the meatloaf.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices will give your meatloaf the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount specified in the recipe.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing the meatloaf will make it tough. Gently combine the ingredients until they are just combined.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf: Use your hands to shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape. You can also use a loaf pan if you prefer.
- Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the meatloaf. Then, reduce the temperature to finish cooking the meatloaf through.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help the meatloaf to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can be easily made at home. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that your whole family will enjoy. Whether you are cooking for one or for a crowd, meatloaf is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of side dishes. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatloaf a try.
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