Best 9 Moms Meat Loaf Recipes

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Comforting and packed with savory flavors, "Mom's Meatloaf" is a classic dish that holds a special place in many hearts. From its humble beginnings as a frugal way to use leftovers to its transformation into an iconic culinary creation, this dish has stood the test of time. With its tender, juicy interior and a crispy, flavorful crust, "Mom's Meatloaf" is a true culinary delight that has become a staple in family kitchens across the generations. This article will delve into the secrets of creating the perfect "Mom's Meatloaf," providing expert tips and tricks to ensure a delectable and memorable experience for all who indulge in this timeless classic.

Here are our top 9 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

MOM'S BEST MEAT LOAF



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This is no ordinary meat loaf - the recipe is so good it's been passed down in our family for three generations. The zesty seasoning gives the flavor a spark. I remember Mom's delicious meals. She loved to serve this meat loaf. -Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Drizzle top of loaf with ketchup; bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

MOM'S MEATLOAF



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

Provided by Tearanii

Categories     Meat

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup crushed cracker (Ritz)
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup catsup, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, 1/4 cup catsup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly.
  • In a shallow baking pan, shape into loaf.
  • Spread remaining catsup over top.
  • Cover and bake at 350º for 30 minutes.
  • Drain off fat and continue baking, uncovered, 30 minutes longer.

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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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef, moistened
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 egg
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the horseradish, mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Add contents of small bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the bread crumbs and combine well.
  • Place mixture into a 1-pound loaf pan. Pour ketchup over top and place in oven.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes.

MOM'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h57m

Yield 4 Blue-Plate Dinner Specials

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons butter
3/4 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
1 cup minced onions
1/2 cup minced green peppers
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 to 1 cup bread crumbs
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
2 cups veal stock
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a roasting pan with the butter. In a mixing bowl, add beef, pork, onions, peppers, garlic, eggs, cream, and bread crumbs. Blend thoroughly. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place on the prepared pan. Pour the stock over the top and place in the oven. Place in the oven and bake for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally. Remove the pan from the oven. Using a long spatula, remove the meat loaf from the pan. Place the roasting pan on the stove, over high heat. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 2 tablespoons water. Whisk the slurry into the gravy. Bring the liquid to a boil and cook for few minutes, stirring constantly. Season the gravy with salt and pepper. Slice the meatloaf in to 8 pieces. Serve two slices of meat loaf per person with a spoonful of gravy.

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

BETTER THAN MOM'S MEATLOAF



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My mom's classic meatloaf was lacking in flavor and the topping was way too sweet. This "better than mom's" version still has lots of old-school appeal but has been kicked up a notch with a rich and savory flavor, plus we said goodbye to the sugary sweet topping. Sliced meatloaf leftovers make the best sandwiches. I like mine with mustard, cheese, and grilled onions!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Main Dishes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
¾ cup minced onion
½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 pounds ground sirloin
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine onion, bell pepper, milk, eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, parsley, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire, thyme, and Dijon in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in bread crumbs. Add ground sirloin, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined. Form mixture into a loaf shape and fit into the prepared pan.
  • Combine remaining ketchup with balsamic vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and spread over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. The longer it sits, the easier it will be to slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 126.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 962.9 mg, Sugar 8 g

MOM'S MEATLOAF....... REALLY!!!



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This REALLY is my Mom's meatloaf recipe!!! I remember helping make this as a child, and hearing Mom say, "keep squeezing"!! When it was "squeezed" enough, we plopped it into an old glass casserole dish, and put it in the oven. This recipe is good for folks who can't have, or don't like, the chunks of peppers and onions that you find in most meatloaf. We even served it, listed on the menu as "Mom's Meatloaf", at my brother's restaurant. Our customers loved it! Simple AND tasty!

Provided by Miss Kitty

Categories     Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 large meatloaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs hamburger
3 -4 eggs, depending on size
2 packets lipton onion soup mix
3 cups oatmeal, not instant

Steps:

  • Empty soup mix packets into a small bowl and add 1/2 to 3/4 cup WARM water, stir with fork until well dissolved.
  • Set aside.
  • Place hamburger in large bowl.
  • Add eggs.
  • Work eggs into hamburger with your hands, squeezing handsful until eggs are well mixed with the hamburger.
  • The more you work the mixture, the better the meatloaf texture.
  • Add oatmeal and continue working the mixture until the oatmeal is mixed evenly throughout.
  • Pour the set aside soup mix over hamburger mixture, and again, work through with your hands.
  • Place mixture in baking dish of your choice, and form into a loaf.
  • Cover with lid or foil.
  • Bake at 350*, BASTING OFTEN, until done.
  • Bake covered for at least 1 hour.
  • Check if done by slicing down the middle, if there is no pink meat, it's done.
  • Note: If baking in a metal pan or roaster, grease the pan-- or the bottom of the meatloaf will, as Mom says,"get like shoe leather"!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.5, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 245.2, Sodium 389.2, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 55.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground meat. A combination of ground beef and ground pork is a classic choice for meatloaf, but you can also use all beef, all pork, or even a combination of ground turkey and chicken. If you're using ground turkey, be sure to add some extra fat, such as butter or olive oil, to keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the meatloaf will be. Avoid using pre-packaged bread crumbs and onion soup mix. Instead, make your own bread crumbs and use fresh, chopped onions.
  • Season the meatloaf well. Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt and pepper, as well as other spices and herbs. Some popular choices include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
  • Mix the meatloaf thoroughly. Be sure to mix the meatloaf mixture until it is evenly combined. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough, so be careful not to overdo it.
  • Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape. You can use a loaf pan or a free-form method. If you're using a loaf pan, grease the pan before adding the meatloaf mixture. If you're using the free-form method, shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the meatloaf. Reduce the temperature after 30 minutes to finish cooking the meatloaf through.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help the meatloaf to stay moist and flavorful. Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a meatloaf that is moist, flavorful, and delicious. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed.

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