Best 11 Meat Loaf With A Tomato Sweet Pea Sauce Recipes

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Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can be made with a variety of ingredients. When paired with a tangy tomato sauce and sweet peas, this hearty meal becomes even more flavorful and satisfying. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a special occasion, this updated version of a beloved dish is sure to be a hit. With its combination of savory meat, tangy sauce, and sweet peas, this dish is both delicious and nutritious.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

FAVORITE MEATLOAF RECIPE WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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My Favorite Meatloaf recipe with tomato sauce and brown sugar glaze is flavorful, fork tender and delicious. An easy dinner everyone loves, this classic classic meatloaf recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!

Provided by Dee

Categories     Main

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup soft bread crumbs (roughly chopped or torn ½from 3 slices of fresh bread)
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce divided
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small yellow or white onion (chopped, about 1/2 cup)
½ can tomato sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Place the ground beef into a large mixing bowl
  • Add the breadcrumbs, egg, half the can of tomato sauce, sea salt, pepper and chopped onion, and mix well using your hands
  • Form the meat into a loaf about 2 inches high, and place in baking pan or casserole dish
  • Place loaf into oven, make the glaze, and pour glaze over meatloaf
  • Bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, according to meat thermometer
  • Pour the remaining half of the tomato sauce into a small mixing bowl, and add the water
  • Add the mustard, vinegar and brown sugar, and mix until well combined

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 405 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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Classic meatloaf seasoned with onions, bell peppers and a sweet & tangy tomato sauce.

Provided by Anecia Hero

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2½ lb. ground beef
¾ cup chopped yellow onions
¾ cup chopped green bell peppers
1½ cups bread crumbs (.seasoned or not seasoned; traditional or Panko)
2 whole eggs (, lightly beaten)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
spray oil (for broiler pan)
3 cups ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside
  • Lightly spray broiler pan; set aside
  • Lightly beat eggs in a bowl; set aside
  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Combine all meatloaf ingredients into big bowl; with clean hands, mix ingredients until combined; do NOT overwork the meat
  • Place beef mixture onto counter and shape into a rectangular loaf
  • Place on lightly oiled broiling pan and bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes, or until meat has reached 150° internal temperature
  • After it has reached 150ºF, remove from oven, pour some tomato sauce over the top and return to oven
  • Bake until internal temperature reaches 160ºF and tomato sauce is thickened
  • Remove from oven; allow meatloaf to sit for a few minutes, then slice and serve

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 1458 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 32 g

MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (or pork and beef combo)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toast the bread crumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside. Add the olive oil, onions, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Add the onions to the bread crumbs along with the meat, cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Toss and mix gently. Add the eggs and stir to coat the meat completely.
  • Transfer to a foil-lined sheet pan and gently press into desired shape. Bake until an instant read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the center of the loaf, about 45 minutes.
  • Tent the meatloaf with foil and let rest for 15 minutes while you make the gravy (or you can make the gravy while the meatloaf is baking).
  • Gravy: Cook the onions, garlic, and oregano in the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste and bay leaf. Stir until paste turns brick red and garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook sauce until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Discard the bay leaf and transfer the sauce to a gravy boat. Slice the meatloaf and serve with the gravy.
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MEAT LOAF WITH A TOMATO-SWEET PEA SAUCE



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Categories     Beef     Bake

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Lb Ground Beef, Lean
1 Cups Onion, Chopped (1 Medium)
1 Egg
1 Cup Bread Crumbs, Seasoned
1/8 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, To Taste
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
16 Ounces Tomato Sauce
2 Cups Green Sweet Peas, ( 14 1/2 Oz Can)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. a. In a large bowl, add ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. b. Wet hands with water and mix ingredients in bowl to combine well. 2. Turn meat mixture out of bowl into a baking pan and form into a loaf. a. Place in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. b. Pour Tomato Sauce over meat loaf and return to oven for 10 minutes. c. Pour drained peas over top of meat loaf; return to oven for 5 minutes longer or until meat is cooked through.

BBQ MEATLOAF WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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A complete cheesy barbecue meatloaf dinner baked in the oven and served with roasted sweet potatoes and sugar snap peas!

Provided by Jonathan Melendez

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/3 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 yellow onion, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1 lb sugar snap pea
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the meatloaf ingredients (except for 1 cup of BBQ sauce) until evenly incorporated. Divide the mixture into four, and then shape each into a small loaf. Place the loaves onto one side of the prepared baking sheet. Top each meatloaf with some of the remaining BBQ sauce.
  • Place the sweet potato wedges on the opposite side of the baking sheet.
  • Then place the peas next to the potatoes, making sheet to separate the two.
  • Drizzle the potatoes and peas with oil and then season with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
  • Roast until the potatoes have softened and the meatloaf is cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.5, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 171.9, Sodium 1660, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 29.2, Protein 45

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEAT LOAF



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My husband and I like basic, hearty meat-and-potatoes meals. The sweet-and-sour flavor adds a deliciously different twist to this longtime standby. -Debbie Haneke, Stafford, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper and eggs; crumble beef over top and mix well. Add onion and half of the tomato sauce. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. In a saucepan, combine the sugars, vinegar, mustard and remaining tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Pour over meat loaf; bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, about 10 minutes longer., Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SWEET AND SIMPLE MEATLOAF SAUCE



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This is my favorite topping for meatloaf. It is good for basting before and during cooking and also for serving at the table for those who like more sauce.

Provided by Some1sGrandma

Categories     Sauces

Time 3m

Yield 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients together.
  • If you plan to serve some at the table, set it aside before you baste the raw meatloaf.
  • Baste meatloaf before and during cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2022.8, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 80.9, Protein 3.1

BEST-EVER MEATLOAF



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Condensed tomato soup is baked into the meatloaf for flavor, and also makes a tasty pan sauce to serve on the side.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular, Healthy Request® or 25% Less Sodium)
2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope dry onion soup and recipe mix
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Thoroughly mix 1/2 cup tomato soup, beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and egg in a large bowl. Place the mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and firmly shape into an 8x4-inch loaf.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons pan drippings, remaining tomato soup and water in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve the sauce with the meatloaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 632.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATLOAF



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Our family loves this meatloaf! It's covered with a tangy sweet and sour sauce made on the stove. It is very good!

Provided by JOLO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, ground black pepper, eggs, onion flakes and 1/2 of the can of tomato sauce. Mix together well and place into a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Push the meatloaf down into the pan forming a well for the sauce around all the edges.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, white sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  • After meatloaf has cooked for 40 minutes, remove from oven and pour sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Return to oven and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 more minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 158.5 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 988.2 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

TOMATO MEAT LOAF



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"My husband is on a low-fat diet, so I try to make dishes that are lower in fat, sugar and salt but still have flavor," offers Linda Begley of Stoutsville, Missouri. Her easy-to-fix meat loaf, topped with slices of tomato, is tender, tasty and cuts nicely.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 slice white bread, crumbled
4 saltines, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour., Arrange tomato slices over loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAVORY MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO



Savory Meatloaf With Tomato image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium onions, sliced thin
6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3 large ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons finely minced Italian parsley
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the onions in a heavy skillet, preferably nonstick. Cover and cook on low heat about 10 minutes, until the onions are soft and just beginning to brown. Stir in the garlic and cook a minute or so longer. Remove one-third of this mixture from the pan and set aside.
  • Add one-third of the tomatoes to the pan and cook about five minutes, until the excess liquid has evaporated. Transfer mixture to food processor and process to chop very fine.
  • Place the finely chopped onion mixture in a bowl and mix well with the bread crumbs, the beef, the egg, oregano, half the parsley, the red pepper and salt and pepper. Form the mixture into a loaf and place in a shallow baking dish. Bake 90 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf is baking, return the reserved onion mixture to the skillet. Add the remaining tomatoes and the olive oil. Simmer over medium heat about 10 minutes. Add the reserved parsley and season to taste with crushed red pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set this sauce aside until you are ready to serve the meatloaf, then reheat the sauce and serve it alongside.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 423, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 585 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • To ensure the meatloaf remains moist, consider adding a half cup of bread crumbs soaked in milk or water, or a half cup of grated vegetables like zucchini or carrots.
  • Incorporate seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or dried herbs like thyme or oregano into the meat mixture to enhance its flavor.
  • For a crispy and flavorful crust, brush the top of the meatloaf with a mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard before baking.
  • To achieve a juicy and tender meatloaf, consider wrapping it in bacon strips before baking. The bacon will add flavor and prevent the meatloaf from drying out.
  • If you prefer a glaze on your meatloaf, prepare a mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, and brush it over the meatloaf during the last 15 minutes of baking.
  • To ensure the tomato-sweet pea sauce is flavorful, use ripe tomatoes and fresh or frozen sweet peas. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This meatloaf recipe, complemented by the vibrant tomato-sweet pea sauce, offers a delicious and comforting meal. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, it's a perfect dish for both experienced and novice cooks. By following the tips and suggestions provided, you can create a flavorful and moist meatloaf that will be a hit at your dinner table. Enjoy the culinary journey and indulge in the delectable flavors of this classic comfort food.

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