Best 6 Pantry Meatloaf Recipes

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Pantry meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover meat, vegetables, and bread, and it's a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a weekend dinner, pantry meatloaf is a great option. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time.

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

HOMEMADE MEATLOAF RECIPE - BEST EVER!



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With this easy Homemade Meatloaf Recipe, you'll make the Best Meatloaf Ever-tasty, juicy, and doesn't crumble when you slice it.

Provided by Mary's Nest

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds Ground meat mixture (chuck, sirloin, pork, chicken, or turkey)
1 cup Breadcrumbs, fresh
1/3 - 1/2 cup Milk, full-fat (or bone broth-beef, chicken, or turkey)
2 cloves Garlic, minced, optional
1 Onion, any variety, minced
1 teaspoon Fine ground sea salt
1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Ketchup
1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, minced, optional
1 teaspoon Dried thyme (substitute with 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
1 Large Egg
1/4 cup Ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place the breadcrumbs in the bowl and gently mix with milk or bone broth to saturate. Add up to 1/2 cup of milk or bone broth.
  • Once the breadcrumbs are saturated, add egg, garlic, onion, salt and pepper, 1/4 cup of ketchup, parsley, and thyme to the bowl and mix well.
  • Add meat to the breadcrumb mixture and mix gently with an open hand until all ingredients are incorporated. Do not over mix and do not squeeze the meat through your fingers.
  • Free-form meat mixture into a loaf on a foil-lined baking sheet or use a loaf pan to shape the meat mixture. (See the recipe video.)
  • Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup and the Worcestershire sauce together, and brush over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
  • Place meatloaf into a preheated 350°F oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

EASY CLASSIC MEAT LOAF



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"My mother made this tender, moist meat loaf at least every other week-and always served it with scalloped potatoes. It was one of my favorite meals growing up." You'll be amazed by all the flavor from just a handful of pantry ingredients! Helen Lipko - Martinsburg, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, V8 juice, bread crumbs, soup mix, cheese and garlic powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Spread ketchup over top; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PANTRY MEATLOAF



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This is our favorite meatloaf recipe. I love this recipe because I can always keep the ingredients in my pantry for an emergency meal. I use ground turkey but you can use any ground meat you like. Also, if you don't have onion soup mix, add 1 medium onion instead. If you want you can use store-bought bread crumbs in place of the toast slices.

Provided by BeckySon

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices toast
2 pounds ground turkey
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed vegetable soup
2 eggs
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roll toast with a rolling pin until crumbled; place in a large bowl. Add turkey, condensed soup, eggs, soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined. Transfer mixture to a loaf pan and top with ketchup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatloaf is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 946.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SHEET PAN MEATLOAF



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for the sheet pan
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
6 slices white sandwich bread
3 pounds ground beef
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 slices regular bacon, cooked crisp, cooled and chopped
Mashed potatoes and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a half-sheet pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, which will absorb the juices during cooking.
  • Pour the milk over the bread in a bowl and allow it to soak up the milk. Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, seasoned salt, parsley and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the eggs. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.
  • Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared sheet pan, spreading all the way to the edges and corners.
  • Next, make the glaze: Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until well combined. Brush the mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Sprinkle with the bacon.
  • Bake until the meat is cooked through and slightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, then cut into squares and serve with the mashed potatoes. Garnish with the chopped parsley.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup whole milk
2 lb ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup

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

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MEATLOAF



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An easy meatloaf with a slightly crunchy veggie texture. Flavorful sauce adds that classic slightly sweet & tangy tomato flavor. HINT: To reduce fat, I bake this for one hour, pour any grease off and *then* pour the sauce over and then bake for the last 15 minutes.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion
1 medium green bell pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Chop onion and green bell pepper.
  • Gently mix ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • Do not overmix. Form into a loaf and place in a shallow pan.
  • Whisk together the rest of the tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar until smooth. Pour over the meatloaf.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting with pan juices about every 20 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 84.3, Sodium 795.6, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 19.2

Pantry Meatloaf: A Tasty and Convenient Meal

Pantry meatloaf is a versatile and easy-to-make dish that utilizes simple ingredients found in most pantries. Here are some tips and a conclusion based on all the delicious meatloafs in the article.

General Recipe and Practical Recommendations

  • Meat selection: Use ground chuck, sirloin, or a combination of both for a flavorful and moist loaf.
  • Stale bread or crackers: Adding stale bread or crackers to the meat mixture helps absorb the juices and provides a light texture. Soak the bread or crackers in milk or water before adding them to the meat.
  • Eggs as a binder: Eggs help hold the meatloaf together and give it a cohesive texture. Use one egg for each half-pound of meat.
  • Vegetables for added flavors: Incorporate grated carrots, celery, or onions to boost the flavors and add a touch of sweetness. Sauté the veggies before adding them to the meat mixture.
  • Spices and herbs are a must: Use a combination of spices, such as paprika, chili powder, cumin, or oregano, to enhance the meatloaf's taste. Don't forget fresh parsley or thyme for a fragrant touch.
  • Tomato-based glaze or ketchup: Top the meatloaf with a tomato-based glaze or ketchup towards the end of cooking. This will give it a beautiful caramelised crust.
  • Baking tips: Place the meatloaf in a loaf pan lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer shows an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion: A Culinary Delight Made Easy

In conclusion, the pantry meatloaf is a culinary masterpiece that is not only easy to make but also economical and customisable. With a few pantry staples, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will please everyone at the table. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on this delightful culinary journey. Your taste buds will not be disapointed.

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