Best 12 Super Savory Meatloaf Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke comfort and satisfaction quite like a perfectly executed meatloaf. This classic comfort food has graced dinner tables for generations, tantalizing taste buds with its juicy interior and savory crust. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through family history or are seeking a modern twist on this beloved dish, the quest for the ultimate "super savory meatloaf" beckons. This article will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets of crafting a meatloaf that strikes the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and aromas, leaving you with a dish that will surely become a family favorite.

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

SUPER MOIST MEATLOAF



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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

2 pounds ground beef
½ onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup small chunks of bread
½ cup milk
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup, or to taste

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

SAVORY MEAT LOAF



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Everyone loves this tender meat loaf, which is seasoned with a hint sage. It's good for family get-togethers, picnics and Super Bowls parties. You're sure to get rave reviews whenever you serve it. -Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1 cup fat-free milk
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 slices bread, crumbled
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat loaf. Bake at 325° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOIST & SAVORY MEAT LOAF



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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

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup finely crushed cheese crackers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

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.

SAVORY MEATLOAF



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Got this out of a Betty Crocker book. It is a very good meatloaf. My husband loves it. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Personally, I don't like to bite into hard onions so I sautee my onions before putting them into the mixture. Hope that is a good tip for you.

Provided by hippichiclv

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic cloves, finely chopped or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces or 1/2-3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, enough to soak up liquid
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup chili sauce or 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients except ketchup.
  • Spead mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 or 9 x 5 x 3 inches, or shape into 9 x 5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.
  • Spread ketchup over top.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160 degrees Farheinheit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 118.1, Sodium 636.4, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6, Protein 25

SOFT AND MOIST MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups soft white bread cubes
1 large egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbles
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery, including leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Beat egg and milk together in a small bowl, then pour over bread cubes. Let stand until bread absorbs milk, about 15 minutes. Mash and stir mixture until bread is in very small chunks. Add mustard, salt, pepper, basil, thyme, onion, celery and parsley. Mix well. Add ground beef and mix well. Turn mixture into an 8 x 5-inch loaf pan. Place in oven and bake for 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.;

SAVORY MEATLOAF



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A Betty Crocker Kitchens favorite, this herb-flecked meatloaf is everything a good meatloaf should be!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread ketchup over top.
  • Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg

SWEET AND SAVORY MEATLOAF WITH SWEET AND TANGY GLAZE



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Mix chopped spinach, mushroom and prunes with ground meat and bake up a loaf coated with an apricot-ginger glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup ketchup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, spinach, mushrooms, prunes, dill, parsley, Worcestershire, eggs, garlic, onion, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, ginger, vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup ketchup in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

SAVOURY MEATLOAF



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An easy to make flavoursome pork and beef meatloaf

Provided by thefionut

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl
  • Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all the seasonings
  • Pack the mixture into a loaf tin
  • Bake at gas mark 6 for about an hour or until the meat is cooked.
  • Serve with mash and a choice of veggies.

SAVORY MEATLOAF



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Made with extra-lean ground beef, lite dressing and lower sodium stuffing, this Savory Meatloaf uses smart ingredients -but doesn't skimp on flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite CATALINA Dressing, divided
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Lower Sodium Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
1-1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
2 egg whites
1/4 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook onions, carrots and garlic in 1/4 cup dressing in skillet on medium heat 5 min. Transfer to large bowl; stir in stuffing mix and water. Add meat and egg whites; mix just until blended.
  • Shape into 9x5-inch loaf; place on rack of broiler pan. Combine remaining dressing and ketchup; spread over meatloaf.
  • Bake 50 min. or until done (160°F). Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

BETTER THAN MOM'S SWEET AND SAVORY MEATLOAF



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I never thought I'd find, let alone be able to make, a meatloaf better than my mother's electric skillet recipe. But when I wanted to make it last night, I realized that I didn't have her recipe. So I came to recipezaar and read a few popular ones and came up with my own based off my ingredients at hand and the popping flavors of herbs that I personally love. Well, don't tell mamma, but I think I'll be making it this way from now on. I'm telling you, this was the most moist, flavorful, savory and sweet (even a little spicy) meatloaf I've ever had. And I can't believe I just made it up! (I'm a little new at this.) The sauce is on the sweet side, but the herbs and spices inside give it a little kick which creates a perfect balance. Use less and more of what you need to get the taste suited to your liking. Chili powder might give it even more of a kick. Enjoy! Tip 1 - The moisture factor: A lot of meatloaf recipes call for milk, tomato paste, condensed milk, or water to add moisture. I was out of milk, didn't want to open full cans of paste or condensed milk just to waste the rest, and I didn't want to have to settle for boring water, so leftover chucky pasta sauce was a perfect substitute. It not only added some veggies, but the additional seasonings and vinegar already in the sauce meant that I didn't have to use additional vinegar, veggies, or waste full cans of ingredients just to get what I needed. Tip 2 - The healthy and economic factors/alternatives: I've had gastric surgery and as such found that ground beef was a little too fatty for my liking. I'm going to try this with ground turkey next time. I'll need to up the moisture (pasta sauce) content and will probably need to use a nonstick cooking spray (unnecessary when using fatty ground beef) on the loaf pan so that the sides won't stick. I eat a slice and then cut and freeze the remaining slices to take as lunch or have for future dinners for the rest of the week. Saves me a ton of money!

Provided by LilThisLilThat

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 1 to 2 inch slices, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (may substitute ground sirloin or ground turkey)
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3/4 cup chunky pasta sauce (I used tomato, onion, garlic variety. You may need to add more if you use a less fatty meat.)
1/2 tablespoon parsley
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon marjoram
1 cup breadcrumbs (or ground croutons)
1 tablespoon kosher salt (regular salt is just fine)
1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • PREP: Place oven rack on middle setting and preheat oven to 350 degrees. If using a less fatty meat, use a non-stick cooking spray to lightly coat the inside of your loaf pan. (If using ground beef, it is unnecessary to spray or grease your pan.). Lightly press the separate 2 tbsp of the packed brown sugar into the bottom of your loaf pan. Put like ingredients into prep bowls for ease in mixing later - this helps when you'll only have one hand (especially at least the dry ingredients of bread crumbs, salt, and pepper). Hint: thaw meat fully and bring cold ingredients (eggs, pasta sauce, sauce ingredients, etc) to room temperature prior to combining - this will aid in even cooking and correct cook time. (Waiting for items to reach room temperature is the bulk of your prep time, so your actual "work" prep time v. "waiting" prep time is about 5 min of work and 15-20 min of waiting.).
  • SAUCE: Stir the remaining tbsp of brown sugar and the rest of the sauce ingredients in a bowl until combined. Sauce should be slightly runny. With a spatula, lightly drizzle some rows of the sauce over the brown sugar in the bottom of the loaf pan. Do not fully cover. Set the remaining majority of the sauce aside.
  • LOAF: In a small skillet, sweat the diced onion over low heat. Half way through, add the garlic. (The onions and garlic do not cook inside the loaf and therefore you must heat them before.) Do not let them brown or carmelize. In a large mixing bowl, gently break up the meat with one hand (keep your other hand free and clean to hold the bowl and add in your other ingredients). When they are cool enough, slowly add in the onions and garlic until completely folded. Then add the pasta sauce, parsley, basil, garlic powder, and marjoram until blended. Next, you will alternate combining the dry ingredients (bread crumbs, salt, pepper combination) and half of the beaten eggs. Repeat dry ingredients and eggs until fully mixed. Shape mixture into a loaf and transfer it into your loaf pan. Gently press the loaf down and against the sides until you have a flat top service (as the meat cooks, it will pull away from the sides and form the classic "loaf" shape"). Pour the majority of the sauce over the top of your loaf and spread it evenly until covered (I like to keep just a tiny bity of sauce to drizzle over the loaf when there is about 10 min of cook time left, but you can add it all at this point if you like).
  • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, checking occassionally. Add more sauce when and if necessary. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 110.7, Sodium 1810.1, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 21.4, Protein 21.1

SUPER STUFFED MEATLOAF



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Savory meatloaf stuffed with Cheddar cheese and sauteed mushrooms and onions. A can't miss hit with the whole family.

Provided by CleopatrasCat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ⅓ cups dry bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
½ onion, finely chopped
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) package portobello mushroom caps, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 a chopped onion, milk, Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; season with garlic, Italian seasoning, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Transfer the meat mixture to a piece of waxed paper or aluminum foil and flatten to a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir yellow onion and mushrooms in melted butter until the onion is translucent and mushrooms soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
  • Spread filling mixture into center of meat rectangle. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over filling, leaving a bit of space at one end for easier rolling and sealing. Pick up the edge of the waxed paper or foil to roll the flattened meat into a log around the filling. Seal the ends and seam and place the loaf into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until oil from the cheese begins to pool, about 30 minutes. Drain oil and continue baking until the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 30 to 60 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 110.2 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 705.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SWEET AND TANGY MEATLOAF RECIPE



Sweet and Tangy Meatloaf Recipe image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and apricot preserves.
  • Place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Cook for 40-50 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar and apricot preserves. Remove meatloaf from oven after it has cooked, spread on glaze and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • For a flavorful meatloaf: Use a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal. This will give your meatloaf a juicy and tender texture.
  • Season your meatloaf well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to give your meatloaf flavor. Some good options include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing will make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are combined.
  • Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape: This will help it cook evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature: This will help to seal in the juices.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help it to hold its shape.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and gravy are all good options.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful meatloaf that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatloaf a try.

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