Best 8 Nanas Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you craving a comforting and nostalgic dish that combines the savory flavors of meatloaf with the sweetness of pineapple? Look no further than "Nana's Meatloaf". This classic recipe has been passed down through generations, capturing the essence of family traditions and culinary heritage. Nana's meatloaf is a perfect blend of ground beef, seasoned to perfection with aromatic herbs, and topped with a mouthwatering pineapple glaze that transforms this dish into a culinary masterpiece. This article will guide you through the steps to create Nana's meatloaf, ensuring a tender and flavorful experience that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NANA'S EASY MEATLOAF RECIPE



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The classic meatloaf recipe with a twist - oatmeal and olives.

Provided by Lise Sullivan Ode

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.33 pounds organic ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2-3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning (may substitute sage)
1-2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
10-12 green olives, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion, celery, & green peppers (1/2 cup total of the 3 veggies)
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup gluten free oatmeal
1/4 cup ketchup (for topping) (or more if you wish)
8 green olives, sliced (slice each olive into 3 sections for top of meatloaf)

Steps:

  • I start with a big bowl and spread out the ground beef around the bottom and sides of the bowl. Then I add the dry seasonings and the worcestershire and mix by hand literally getting my hands on the meat. Next I add the chopped vegetables and olives mixing that by hand as well. I beat the egg and add that in; then add the oatmeal. I mix by hand 'til all the ingredients are blended.
  • I add the mixed meat, seasonings, and vegetables to a greased glass loaf pan shaping it in on sides. Last I add enough ketchup to cover the top surface of the meatloaf spreading it over the top with my fingers. Then I arrange the sliced olives on the top of the ketchup for a decorative topping. Bake for an hour at 350 degrees. Cool, pour off excess fat and you're ready to serve your meat before it has time to loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 519 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Calories 307 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NANA'S MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
1 pound pork sausage, meat removed from casings
2 eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
One 32-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
5 cloves garlic
1 yellow onion
1 Anaheim chile
1/2 red onion
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup yellow mustard
Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the meatloaf: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place beef, sausage, eggs and panko in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Place tomatoes, vinegar, Worcestershire, oregano, pepper, thyme, kosher salt, seasoning salt, garlic, yellow onion, chile and red onion in a high-powered blender and puree. Reserve half of this mixture for the tomato gravy. Pour the remaining half into the mixing bowl with the meat. Mix the meat really well with your hands until the meatloaf mixture is all the same color.
  • Pack the meatloaf mixture into a 6-by-11-inch pan (or something similar). Place pan on a baking sheet to catch any fat that spills out during cooking. Bake the meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 155 degrees F, 1 hour 30 minutes. Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes, then pour the fat out of the pan.
  • For the tomato gravy: Meanwhile, whisk together ketchup, tomato paste, mustard and reserved vegetable mix in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring up to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, then simmer, stirring every couple of minutes, for 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve the tomato gravy with your finished meatloaf! Most importantly, enjoy with friends and family!

NANA'S MEATLOAF



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

Provided by Sean 72

Categories     Meat

Time 16m

Yield 1 Meatloaf, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

700 g lean ground beef
2/3 cup fine soft bread crumbs
1 cup milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sage
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Put in loaf pan
  • Spread toppping over meatloaf.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 215.3, Sodium 967.4, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 14.3, Protein 41.3

NANCY'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds ground beef
4 eggs
1 large package stuffing mix
1 tablespoon grated garlic
1 cup chopped onion
One 20-ounce can tomato juice
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients except ketchup together in a large bowl until just combined. With your hands, form 20 individual football-shaped loaves. Place loaves in a large cake pan or baking sheet. Spread a layer of ketchup, as thick as desired, over each loaf. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until fully cooked through.

BANANA MEATLOAF



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A moist and flavorful version of meatloaf!

Provided by Rayna Jordan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced onion
¾ cup mashed banana
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, banana, salt, pepper, paprika and dry mustard until well mixed. Shape into a loaf and place in prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, or until no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 359.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

NANA'S MEATLOAF



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I remember when i first made meatloaf for my husband philip. his first words were ugh i hate meatloaf. (not an insult, we were so close that little truths like this didnt bother us) I talked him into trying at least a bite and he was hooked. Meatloaf isnt suppose to be ground meat formed in a pan. Nanas meatloaf had bell peppers and onions and lots of seasonings. It was so delicious. After that first time, Philip would actually request this. He loved it made with my garlic mashed potatoes and my nana's cucumber salad!

Provided by Deneece Gursky @Smokeygirlxo

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 17

- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 c parmesan cheese
- 3/4 c italian bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 t ketchup
- 1 green bell pepper chopped fine
- 1 onion chopped fine
- 1 1/4 t salt
- 1 1/4 t pepper
- garlic powder (i use alot)
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 t italian seasoning
DO NOT COMBINE THESE IN TO MEATLOAF
- 2 slices of bread (i use the heels since noone in my house likes them)
- ketchup to spread on top
- additional parmesan for on top

Steps:

  • Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and with clean hands mix all together until completely mixed.
  • In a loaf pan put your two slices of bread (the heels work best) in the bottom. (this soaks up the grease and ensures meatloaf doesnt burn on bottom)
  • Form meat mixture into a loaf and place in pan. I then push mine in so that it takes up the whole pan.
  • Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for an hour and 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and drain off any grease there might be. Now cover top of meatloaf with ketchup (you can also use tomato soup, i usually do) and sprinkle with parmesan.
  • Return to oven and continue baking until meatloaf is completely done. Another 10 to 15 minutes usually depending on oven.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool a bit so meatloaf does not fall apart when cutting. You can cut it right in the pan (just remember the bread is on the bottom) or invert it onto a serving plate, remove bread and cut and serve.

NANA'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lb meatloaf mix
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 onion, chopped
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce, divided
1 egg
1/2 cup water
3 Tbsp vinegar
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix meat, bread crumbs, onion, 1/2 a can of tomato sauce, and egg. Form into a loaf and put into a wide shallow pan.
  • Combine the leftover tomato sauce with the remaining ingredients, and pour over the loaf.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

NANA'S MEATLOAF WITH WILD MUSHROOM GRAVY



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A lovely twist to comfort food at its best. Wonderful gravy. Overall a hit and stays with the family as tradition.

Provided by Lalaloob

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lbs ground beef
1 egg
1 cup sweet bell pepper, diced
1 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 whole mustard seeds
1 pinch thyme
1 pinch salt and pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb shiitake mushroom, sliced
1 lb portabella mushroom, sliced
1 lb chanterelle mushroom, sliced
salt
1 tablespoon marjoram
1 1/2 cups beef or 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
fresh cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mixx all ingredients very well. Bake in a 4 x 4 x 9 inch baking pan. Bounce pan on counter until packed, then bake for 50 minutes.
  • PREPARATION OF THE SAUCE:.
  • Heat oil in pan, add garlic and mushrooms and salt and cook until soft. Add marjoram and remove from heat. Use equal parts of meatloaf fat and flour and make brown roux in heavy saute pan over medium high heat. Add stock while stirring, then strain. Return gravy to pan, add mushrooms and reduce until thickened. Season with fresh pepper.

Tips:

- To achieve a tender and flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. - Incorporate bread crumbs or oats to absorb excess moisture and add texture. - Enhance the flavor with a blend of seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Add moisture and richness to the meatloaf by including eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. - For a crispy crust, brush the top of the meatloaf with ketchup or glaze before baking. - Ensure the meatloaf is cooked thoroughly by inserting a meat thermometer into the center; it should read 160°F (71°C). - Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

Nona's Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to prepare and loved by many. By following the tips and using quality ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meatloaf that will become a family favorite. The combination of ground beef, pork, and seasonings, along with the addition of oats and eggs, results in a moist and flavorful loaf. The ketchup glaze adds a tangy and caramelized crust that complements the savory meatloaf perfectly. Serve it with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Nona's Meatloaf is a timeless recipe that is sure to be enjoyed by generations to come.

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