My meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, my meatloaf is sure to please. This article will provide you with all the information you need to make the best meatloaf, including tips on choosing the right ingredients, cooking it to perfection, and serving it with your favorite sides.
Here are our top 12 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
TOP RATED CLASSIC MEATLOAF
My family enjoyed the slightly spicy taste of this meatloaf. This recipe, submitted by a local DJ, was in our local paper.
Provided by Rosemary Chapman
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 1 Meatloaf, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, onion and tomato sauce.
- Mix lightly.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard and vinegar.
- Brush the loaf with this mixture.
- Place meat loaf in oven and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.
NOT MY MOMMA'S MEATLOAF
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 31
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.
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.
MY MEATLOAF
This is the meatloaf I taught myself how to make when I tried to duplicate my Daddy's meatloaf! It's a perennial family favorite! It's wonderful sliced cold the next day and used in a warm, toasted sandwich with a little butter.
Provided by Marian Turgeon
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, ketchup, soup mix, bread, Italian-style seasoning and water. Mix well. Shape into a loaf and place into a 9 inch pie pan OR a 9x13 inch baking dish. Baste the top of the meatloaf with ketchup.
- Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for one hour, or until the edges are just crispy and the top has a crust.
- Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 443.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
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
MOM'S MEAT LOAF
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
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.
MY MEATLOAF
This is a consolidation of my mom's recipe and my own touches. I use to use just 1 pound (or more) of ground beef, but now that I have changed my eating habits, the turkey is incorporated into it, making it a little healther. Adjust the amounts as you need or to your desires. Sometimes I use more onion, sometimes less. I also sprinkle in garlic powder and Accent every once in a while.
Provided by Color Guard Mom
Categories Poultry
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- All measurements are approximates.
- Mix the ground meat with the ingredients listed, with the exception of the ketchup.
- Place in a lightly sprayed loaf pan (sprayed with Pam), top with ketchup (my boys like a thick layer of it on top).
- Bake in a 350 degree oven until thoroughly cooked (45 minutes or more).
- *For the dried bread crumbs, I use 2 to 3 slices of lightly toasted bread that has been chopped up in a food processor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 136.2, Sodium 640.5, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 26.3
MY FAVORITE MEATLOAF
Make and share this My Favorite Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Form into a loaf and place in a foil-lined bread pan. (There usually is about 2 inches of space on both ends between the meatloaf and the pan).
- Making sure the top is flat to insure even cooking.
- You can top it with extra ketchup, if desired.
- Bake at 425°F for 45 minutes.
MARY'S MEATLOAF
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
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
SUNDAY MEATLOAF
We love meatloaf. It's such a homey, warm, comfort food. It makes the perfect Sunday meal. There are so many variations to meatloaf. This one is basic, but not lacking flavor. Serve with homemade mashed potatoes and a green vegetable, such as peas, green beans, or Brussels sprouts. The best part of this meal? The people you spend it with.
Provided by FrackFamily5 CACT
Categories Beef Meatloaf
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix ground beef, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan with high sides. Form into a loaf by picking it up and forcing it down into the pan, making sure to knock out any air and square off all sides.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spin pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Mix steak sauce, ketchup, and sugar together in a small bowl.
- Remove from the oven and spoon sauce over top. Bake until no longer pink in the center, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Remove form the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove meat loaf to a serving platter and slice into 8 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 90.3 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 522.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
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
Tips:
- Use a variety of meatloaf ingredients. This can include ground beef, ground pork, sausage, or even turkey. You can also add in vegetables, such as chopped onion, celery, or carrots, and seasonings, such as garlic, oregano, or thyme.
- Choose the right loaf pan. A loaf pan that is too small will cause the meatloaf to overflow, while a loaf pan that is too large will make the meatloaf too thin. A 9x5-inch loaf pan is a good size for most meatloaf recipes.
- Preheat the oven before baking the meatloaf. This will help the meatloaf cook evenly.
- Baste the meatloaf with cooking juices during baking. This will help keep the meatloaf moist and flavorful.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help the meatloaf hold its shape and prevent it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that will be a hit at your next meal.
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