Best 6 Soft And Moist Meatloaf Recipes
If you're searching for a foolproof method to create a tantalizingly soft and moist meatloaf that will delight your taste buds and impress your dinner guests, look no further. This detailed guide will take you through every step of the process, ensuring you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. From selecting the ideal combination of ground meats to mastering the art of seasoning and shaping, you'll discover the secrets to crafting a mouthwatering meatloaf that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOIST & SAVORY MEAT LOAF
Stop searching for a go-to meat loaf recipe. This is it! Your family will be delighted with this mixture of beef, pork and sauteed onion, with a sweet- and-tangy sauce baked onto the top. Cheese crackers are the secret ingredient in this one. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Saute onion in oil in a small skillet until tender. Cool to room temperature., Combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, crackers, salt, pepper, thyme and onion in a large bowl. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine ketchup and brown sugar; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce. Freeze option: Bake meat loaf without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare sauce as directed; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
MOIST MEATLOAF
This moist meatloaf recipe will make your family happy. Easy to make and full of taste.
Provided by Gav
Categories Mains
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl by hand. Make sure everything is well mixed.
- Form the ingredients tightly into a loaf shape and place in a loaf tin on some baking parchment.
- Mix the brown sugar, mustard and honey together and brush onto the top of the meatloaf.
- Cook in the middle shelf of the oven for 50-60 minutes or until well cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 144 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 604 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat
SUPER MOIST MEATLOAF
This is a family recipe that is a big favorite at our house. By using fresh bread instead of dried bread crumbs, you get a meatloaf that is moist and delicious.
Provided by Jessica Nichols Moseman
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Thoroughly mix ground beef, onion, eggs, bread, milk, green bell pepper, salt, sage, and black pepper together in a bowl. Press into a loaf pan. Spread ketchup over the top of the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 715.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
MOIST AND FLAVORFUL MEATLOAF
This recipe makes makes a moist and tender meatloaf without being mushy. I added fresh herbs I had on hand but you can use dried herbs, just use a little less. I made this for friends and family, not realizing some were not meatloaf lovers until they admitted after tasting mine that they were converts! I think the mixture of pork and ground beef makes a real flavor and texture difference. If you don't have creole seasoning (I put Tony Chachere's in almost everything) just sub seasoning or regular salt. The topping is borrowed from Paula Deen after reading rave reviews of her sauce. I was skeptical of the addition of mustard but you don't taste it at all. Be sure to let the loaf rest 5-10 min to set. I use that time to whip my potatoes and reheat my mushroom gravy. Serve with my oven roasted ratatouille also for an easy and complete meal!
Provided by c.walsh
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic in a little oil over medium heat until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Put all ingredients except milk in a large bowl.
- Stir to combine with one hand while you add milk with the other* until all ingredients are uniformly mixed. Do not squish the ingredients together, this may make the meatloaf tough and dense.
- Form into a loaf placed in baking dish. Stir together topping ingredients and brush on meatloaf.
- Bake 1 hours and 15 minute at 350 degrees.
- Let rest 3-5 minutes before slicing.
- *not sure if this is totally necessary, it's just what I did and I liked my texture, if it is too difficult just add all ingredients at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.8, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 551.7, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 8.4, Protein 35.2
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEAT LOAF
This recipe is anything but regular old meatloaf! Everyone will love this moist version made in the slow cooker, with milk, mushrooms, and a little sage for extra flavor.
Provided by Rodney B Wiebe
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 5h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, sage, and mushrooms in a large bowl. Crumble ground beef over mixture and stir well to combine. Shape into a round loaf; place in a 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 5 to 6 hours.
- Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl; spoon sauce over meat loaf. Return to slow cooker and cook on Low until heated through, about 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 135.6 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 841.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
EASY OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF
No fancy ingredients here... Not like we need another meatloaf recipe, but I figured I'd should post my Grandma's for people like me who like a quick easy meatloaf without a lot of fuss. Most of the meatloaves I saw here had things I'd never even consider putting in a meatloaf! :) At times I will substitute the onion with approx. 1/4 cup dried onion flakes. I also have substituted the garlic with garlic powder. I've never tried making it with horseradish. (I was a notoriously picky eater as a kid so I don't think Grandma put it in when I came to visit either.) I usually don't bother beating the egg... (Boy do I sound lazy! Don't tell Mom! LOL!) I've only recently started putting ketchup on the top before baking, so I don't think it's necessary to keep the meatloaf moist. Mom used to use her own dried bread crumbs, but I use the plain storebought kind. I haven't been adventurous enough to try any flavored bread crumbs... Make sure lean ground beef is used otherwise the meatloaf can get too greasy and/or bubble over the pan while baking. I also recommend checking the center to make sure it's done. On occasion it has taken over an hour to bake.
Provided by nranger7
Categories Meat
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients.
- Shape in loaf pan.
- Cover with more ketchup if desired.
- Bake one hour at 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 861.5, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 24.3
Tips:
- Preheat your oven to the correct temperature before cooking the meatloaf. This will help ensure that the meatloaf cooks evenly throughout.
- Use a meatloaf pan or loaf pan to cook the meatloaf. This will help the meatloaf keep its shape and prevent it from falling apart.
- Add a glaze to the meatloaf before baking. This will help give the meatloaf a crispy crust and lock in the moisture.
- Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the meatloaf stay moist and juicy.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious and moist meatloaf that your family and friends will love. Just follow these tips and you'll be sure to have a perfect meatloaf every time.
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