In the realm of comforting Southern cuisine, meat loaf stands as a pinnacle of culinary excellence. With its savory, succulent blend of ground beef, aromatic herbs, and lip-smacking spices, this classic dish embodies the essence of Southern hospitality. Whether you crave a hearty weeknight meal or an impressive centerpiece for your next family gathering, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best Southern-style meat loaf recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and warm your soul.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AUNT LIBBY'S SOUTHERN MEATLOAF
This my 86-year-old Aunt Libby's home-made meatloaf recipe. I finally had her write it down for me last year. You can be sure no one will tell you this meatloaf is dry!
Provided by Potter
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix beef, onion, 1 cup ketchup, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Press beef mixture into a loaf in the prepared loaf pan.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups ketchup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth and warm, about 10 minutes. Pour 1/3 the sauce over meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven, basting every 25 minutes with more sauce, until meatloaf is cooked through, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 2215.2 mg, Sugar 31.1 g
SOUTHERN MEATLOAF RECIPE
A quick and easy Southern classic. You'll love our meatloaf recipe with it's slightly sweet tomato based sauce topping.
Provided by Steve Gordon
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place ketchup in a small mixing bowl.
- Add brown sugar.
- Add yellow mustard.
- Stir well. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, break the bread into small pieces.
- Crumble the saltines and add to the bowl.
- Add the milk.
- Stir well to moisten the bread and saltines. Use more milk if needed. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Chop the onions very fine. Set aside.
- Crumble the ground beef on top of the moistened bread and saltines.
- Add the lightly beaten egg.
- Add the onions.
- Add the garlic powder.
- Add the Worcestershire Sauce.
- Add the ground mustard.
- Add the black pepper.
- Gently mix all the ingredients together until fully combined.
- Place the meat mixture in a baking loaf pan.
- Press the meat firmly into the pan.
- Turn the meat mixture out onto a sheet pan that has been lined with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350F degrees for 40 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the top of the meatloaf, spread with a spoon to cover the top.
- Continue to bake, 15 to 20 minutes longer until meatloaf is done.
- Internal temperature should reach 160 degrees.
- Remove pan from oven, set on wire rack to cool and rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice as needed.
- Enjoy!
SOUTHERN-STYLE MEAT LOAF
When my husband and I moved down South, we discovered our love for pimiento cheese! It adds southern flair to this meat loaf recipe. My husband loves his cheese, so he likes to add a sprinkle of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and diced jalapeno on top for an added kick. -Patricia Getson, Wilmington, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add carrots and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl. Add eggs, crackers and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly, Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 15-20 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices; spread with pimento cheese. Serve with potatoes and if desired, shredded cheese and jalapeno.
Nutrition Facts :
MEATLOAF
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a stand mixer, mix the beef, cracker crumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and onion until just blended. Shape the mixture into two loaves and place side by side crosswise in a 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan. Bake the loaves for 1 hour, or until they are browned. Transfer to a platter immediately and allow the loaves to cool slightly and firm up before slicing.
- For sandwich: cut 2 thick slices of cooled meatloaf and place on white bread with lettuce and tomato. If you've never had a cold meatloaf sandwich the next day, you don't know what you're missing
SOUTHERN MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients. Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
- Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan or line it with foil and then lightly grease it. Alternatively, for a free-form loaf, line a rimmed baking pan with foil.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the crushed saltines, onion, green pepper, egg, paprika, garlic powder, salt, thyme, black pepper, 1/3 cup of ketchup , milk, and Worcestershire sauce .
- Pack the meat mixture into the loaf pan or shape it and place it on the baking pan.
- Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour. Carefully pour excess grease into a can or jar (dispose of it in the trash after it cools).
- Spread the meatloaf with 1/2 to 3/4 cup of ketchup or barbecue sauce and continue baking for 15 minutes longer, or until the meatloaf registers at least 160 F on an instant-read food thermometer inserted into the center. (If you have instead swapped ground turkey or chicken for the beef, cook the loaf to an internal temperature of 165 F.)
- Let the meatloaf rest for ten minutes before slicing so it holds together well. Then, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1053 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SOUTHERN-STYLE MEATLOAF
Provided by Caroline Crawford
Categories Beef Bake Kid-Friendly Dinner Meat Ground Beef Fall Winter Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Small Plates
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- In large mixing bowl, using hands, gently knead together all ingredients except bacon until just combined. Transfer mixture to a 13 X 9-inch glass baking dish and mound into a 12 X 6-inch oval loaf. Spread bacon strips over loaf and bake until meat is firm and bacon is well done, about 1 hour.
BASIC MEATLOAF (SOUTHERN STYLE)
This is a meatloaf recipe that I really like by Diana Rattray, that I found on About.com. This recipe appeals to anyone that can appreciate a basic meatloaf with a southern style flare. And, any leftovers are really good sliced on sandwiches the following day. Diana suggests that you may wish to substitute 1/2 cup of ketchup or barbecue sauce (topping) in place of bacon according to your taste; I usually choose ketchup to avoid the extra calories!
Provided by Eric Michael
Categories Meat
Time 1h45m
Yield 1 meat loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire, onion, thyme, and rosemary. (I whisk dried ingredients and pour over hamburger and fold together lightly, first. Then I add wet ingredients and incorporate together really well. I usually add less milk or add extra bread crumbs to preferred consistency).
- Pack into a lightly greased loaf pan or form into a loaf and place on a lightly greased baking sheet with sides, such as a jelly roll pan. (I form into a loaf in a 9 X 13 pyrex baking dish).
- Top meatloaf with sliced bacon, or your choice of ketchup or barbecue sauce.
- Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, or till 170 to 180 degrees.
- Dianna suggests serving meatloaf with heated tomato sauce or gravy. (I suggest serving with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables for a comfort style meal).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 124.4, Sodium 437.3, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 25.4
MOMS SOUTHERN STYLE MEATLOAF
Make and share this Moms Southern Style Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bugsbunnyfan
Categories Meat
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix all meat loaf ingredients well and place in a baking dish.
- Shape into a loaf.
- Topping: Mix ingredients for topping and spread on loaf.
- Bake for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.1, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 1211, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 14.9, Protein 25.6
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef. Use a combination of ground chuck and ground sirloin for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
- Add moisture to the meatloaf mixture. This can be done with eggs, milk, or broth.
- Season the meatloaf mixture well. Use a variety of spices, such as garlic, onion, and paprika.
- Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Southern-style meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this Southern-style meatloaf a try.
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