Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that has been passed down through generations. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of meats, spices, and ingredients to create a unique and flavorful meal. Whether you are looking for a traditional meatloaf recipe or something more creative, there are countless options to choose from. This article will provide you with tips and tricks to help you create the very best meatloaf you've ever tasted. We will discuss the different types of meat, spices, and ingredients that can be used to create a delicious and memorable dish. We will also provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring that your meatloaf turns out perfectly. So preheat your oven and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to create the very best meatloaf.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THE BEST MEATLOAF
We opted for an all-beef meatloaf rather than the traditional mix of beef, veal and pork because we wanted that satisfying big beef flavor. Milk adds richness and tenderizes the meat, preventing it from getting tough or dry. We also cook the onion instead of adding it raw as many recipes suggest, which imparts a welcome sweetness and eliminates that harsh raw onion flavor.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl until completely combined. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the ketchup and cook until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is thick and brick red colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the onions cool slightly. Then add them to the beaten eggs and mix to combine.
- Add the beef to the egg and onion mixture. Break up the meat with a fork or wooden spoon, and then mix to thoroughly combine; you don't want to see any lumps of raw beef. Add the panko and mix to combine. Stir the meat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 7 seconds; it will become more homogenous and tackier.
- Transfer the meat to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 9-by-5-inch loaf. Smooth the top and evenly spread the remaining ketchup over top. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
BEST EVER MEAT LOAF
The best meat loaf I have ever found. Try it and you will see.
Provided by Matt O
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add crumbled bread and stir until dissolved. Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, and carrot into bread mixture; transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Combine brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl; spread over meat mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1227.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE
When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.
Provided by sillyliltracy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
THE BEST MEATLOAF
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
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
BEST MEATLOAF EVER !!!
This meatloaf is not only moist but you can't get enough of the sauce. Carrots in the meatloaf are the trick for a moist meatloaf.
Provided by heathermom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Best to mix together with your fingers. Mix together last 3 ingredients for sauce in a separate small bowl.
- Add mixture to a non-stick loaf pan
- Make a small trough in the middle of the meatloaf to later allow the sauce to fill into.
- Bake covered with tin foil in oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees. After 1 hour drain meatloaf of any juice.
- Add sauce at this time, and cook for another 15 minutes uncovered.
- Best served with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 163.5, Sodium 504.7, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 12.4, Protein 35.1
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
VERY BEST MEATLOAF
Make and share this Very Best Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ma_young
Categories Meat
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil and cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook 1 minute more; set aside.
- Combine milk, egg, and ketchup. Stir in bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Crumble in meats and add onion mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Freeze meat into loaves, using foil and plastic wrap method.
- On serving day, thaw loaf and place in baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
- If desired poor 1/2 cup ketchup mixed with brown sugar over meatloaf during the last half hour of baking.
BEST-EVER MEAT LOAF
The combination of onion, carrots, parsley and cheese-plus the tomato-mustard topping-makes this meat loaf really colorful. The recipe lends itself easily to being doubled or halved to suit the number you're cooking for, and it freezes well, too. It's the best meatloaf ever! -Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
THE VERY BEST GLAZED MEATLOAF
This my family's favorite meatloaf recipe, of all time! What makes this taste so good is a combination of beef, veal and pork-- pricier, but it doesn't taste like a giant hamburger! Fresh marjoram and spices, hot sauce and herbs, and a fantastic glaze makes this so good-- you really don't need gravy. I also share a glazed carrots that makes this a "Retro Blue Plate Special". (source is foodiewife.kitchen.blogspot.com)
Provided by Barenakedchef
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a skillet over moderate heat, add the oil. Heat the oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, and hot sauce together. Add marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper.In a large mixing bowl, combine the meats, egg-milk mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, and the cooked onion mixture.
- In a small bowl stir together ketchup, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.
- Form 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into a small patty, add it to a small oiled skillet, and cook until no longer pink. Taste for seasoning and adjust.
- Transfer meat mixture to an oiled loaf pan.*.
- *NOTE: The best way to make the meatloaf is to use a baking sheet, lined with foil. Place a cooling rack on top. Cut a piece of foil to be larger than a the loaf-- and shape the meat into a loaf. Using a metal skewer, poke holes along the foil -- usually every other hole.
- Place the shaped loaf on top of the foil. I prefer this method, as the loaf is less likely to "steam" in a loaf pan. You can also glaze all around the meatloaf, which is even better!
- Brush meat with ketchup glaze.Bake in oven for about 45 minutes, until glaze has set.
- Brush meat loaf with remaining glaze and bake for 15 minutes more; glaze again.
- My oven takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the desired doneness. Times do vary, so allow for that!
- Internal temperature of loaf should be 160 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 92.3, Sodium 414, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.7, Protein 15.8
WORLD'S BEST MEATLOAF RECIPE
This recipe was my great grandmother's and to this day everybody who tries it just loves it. The secret is the sauce: it is just the right balance of sweetness. Mmm it's just so yummy.
Provided by Katalina
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 Loaf, 5-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- MEATLOAF:.
- Combine all meatloaf ingredients except the milk in a large bowl (I find this is easiest to do with hands).
- Add the milk until the mixture is very moist
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place in a baking/casserole dish big enough for the loaf to fit with additional room.
- Place into 180º pre-heated oven for 30 minutes. Then pour sauce over meatloaf ensuring the entire surface gets a coating of sauce and replace in oven for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve.
- SAUCE:.
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan on a medium heat until it just begins to come to the boil.
- Pour over meatloaf.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground meats: This will give your meatloaf a more complex flavor and texture. Ground beef, pork, and veal are all good options.
- Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs: Fresh breadcrumbs will help to bind the meatloaf together and give it a light and fluffy texture. You can also use panko breadcrumbs, but they will make the meatloaf more dense.
- Add some moisture: Meatloaf can be dry, so it's important to add some moisture. You can do this by adding eggs, milk, or broth to the meat mixture. You can also add vegetables, such as onions, carrots, or celery.
- Season the meatloaf well: Meatloaf is a blank canvas, so don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme are all good options.
- Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out. The ideal temperature for cooking meatloaf is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help the meatloaf to hold its shape and make it easier to slice.
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 the best meatloaf that your family and friends will love.
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