Best 7 Our Favorite Meat Loaf Recipes

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Are you in search of the ultimate meatloaf recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect meatloaf. Get ready to master the art of crafting a juicy, flavorful, and lip-smacking meatloaf that will become a staple in your kitchen. Whether you prefer a classic meatloaf recipe or are looking to explore exciting variations, this article has something for every meatloaf enthusiast. So gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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This ultimate meatloaf recipe took rounds and rounds of testing to get just right. Our final version incorporates an ideal blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, aromatics, and breadcrumbs and bakes in a freeform loaf on a baking sheet instead of in a loaf pan for maximum browning. The result is a loaf that is savory, tender, and juicy, yet holds together well when sliced.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Frankenrecipe     Meatloaf     Beef     Ground Beef     Pork     Breadcrumbs     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Egg     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread; see Cooks' Note below)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 20% fat
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup, divided, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" shallow baking dish with foil. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl until ready to use.
  • Pulse onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can finely chop by hand.)
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion mixture, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Worcestershire, and scrape into bowl with breadcrumb mixture. Add beef, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, then mix with your hands to combine.
  • Form meatloaf mixture into a long, well-packed, approximately 5"-wide loaf shape on prepared baking sheet. Brush top of loaf with 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155°F, 60-75 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with more ketchup alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Meatloaf can be made 3 days ahead; wrap in foil and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.

OUR FAVORITE PORK MEATLOAF



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Try Our Favorite Pork Meatloaf to find your new favorite entrée! This pork meatloaf dish gets its spicy and smoky flavor from salsa and bacon.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb. ground pork
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
2 eggs, beaten
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup red TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa, divided
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix pork, stuffing mix, eggs, peppers and sour cream in large bowl until well blended.
  • Shape pork mixture into oval loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish; top with 1/2 cup of the salsa and bacon slices.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 min. or until cooked through (170ºF). Remove from oven; cover. Let stand 10 min. Serve with remaining 1/2 cup salsa, warmed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 30 g

THE BEST MEATLOAF



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I have used this recipe for 30 years. My husband loves it and he is picky.

Provided by DENELLE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57)
1 onion, chopped
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup steak sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine milk and soft bread crumbs in a small bowl and allow to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, 3 tablespoons steak sauce, chopped onion, and green bell pepper. Add bread crumb mixture, and mix with your hands until all ingredients are combined.
  • Pat the the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Brush the top with additional steak sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until done. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 867 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

FAVORITE MEAT LOAF



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Meat loaf is my all-time favorite dish to cook. One year, an aunt and I put together a cookbook that included over 50 variations of that hearty, old-fashioned main course.-Jim Hopkins, Whittier, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and onion powder; mix well. Stir in oats, carrot and parsley. Combine beef and pork; add to egg mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Top with ketchup. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Nutrition Facts :

OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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A lovely Italian twist that's popular in my Italian family. Incredibly easy and full of flavor. Sure wish I could remember where I got this...

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced fine
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
1 lb ground chuck
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) or 1/2 cup Fontina cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In nonstick large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add red peppers and onions and cook until tender and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Set vegetables aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, mix sausage meat, ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, parmesan, tomato sauce, salt and cooked vegetables just until well combined, but not over mixed.
  • In 13" by 9" ungreased metal baking pan (I use silicon pans), shape meat mixture into 9" by 5" loaf. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella or fontina cheese down center of loaf in a 2-inch-wide strip and bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.3, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 127.2, Sodium 1287.6, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 29

DAD'S - OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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A slight variation on Tyler Florence's "Dad's Meatloaf." After my sister raved about it, I tried my hand at it and it was a hit. This is a healthier version with less fat and one less egg yolk.

Provided by Red_Apple_Guy

Categories     Veal

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground lean pork
1 egg
1 egg white
4 ounces fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce dried parsley
4 large tomatoes
3 red peppers
2 onions
4 ounces ketchup

Steps:

  • For the tomato relish, chop tomatoes, peppers, and onions into a medium dice. Saute over high heat. Finish with ketchup. Lower heat. Reduce to a simmer.
  • For the Meatloaf, in a large mixing bowl, using a fork, combine 1/2 cup of the tomato relish, the ground meats, egg and egg white, bread crumbs, garlic and skim milk.
  • Finish with olive oil, and then lightly pack into a 9-inch loaf pan.
  • Cover with half the remaining relish and place in the middle of a preheated 350 degree oven.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to one hour or until the center of the meat loaf reaches 170 degrees.
  • Allow meatloaf to cool 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with additional relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 329.9, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.8, Protein 21.2

FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Look no further for your new Favorite Meatloaf! Our Favorite Meatloaf uses STOVE TOP Stuffing instead of bread crumbs and is topped with cheddar goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
2 egg whites
3/4 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook onions in dressing in skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Mix meat, stuffing mix, water, egg whites, 1/4 cup ketchup and onions just until blended; shape into 10x5-inch loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with remaining ketchup.
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until done (160°F). Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 24 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats: Using a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal will give your meatloaf a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing the meat will make the meatloaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Add some moisture: Adding moisture to the meatloaf will help keep it juicy. You can add moisture by using eggs, milk, or bread crumbs.
  • Season the meatloaf well: Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the meatloaf. Some common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and herbs.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature will help keep it moist and juicy. Cook the meatloaf at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing will help keep the juices in the meatloaf. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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 meatloaf that will be the star of your next meal.

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