MEATLOAF FOR A CROWD
This is my basic, and favorite, meatloaf recipe. I've played around with the recipe many times, but it is so good, just as it is, that it has always remained one of my favorite comfort foods. It's juicy, tender, and very flavorful without ketchup, brown sugar or a slew of ingredients. We love it so much that I usually make the...
Provided by Tere Gill
Categories Meatloafs
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Gather and prep ingredients. Preheat oven to 400° F.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 3. Pulse tomatoes in food processor to lightly chop (do not puree!) or use kitchen shears to cut/chop tomatoes in their can. Set aside. (NOTE: You could use a can of diced tomatoes, but the texture will be negatively affected.)
- 4. Place ground beef in the bowl with the oats; add 2 cups of the chopped tomatoes and juice (reserve remainder for topping,) 1/2 cup chopped onion and 3 beaten eggs.
- 5. (Note: At this point, food safe plastic gloves are recommended, but optional. Also, for easier removal from pan, you may wish to place a parchment paper "sling" in each of 2 loaf pans before adding meat mixture.)
- 6. Use hands to combine the ingredients thoroughly, but try to avoid overworking the mixture.
- 7. Divide into 2 equal portions; place in loaf pans, patting mixture down well to remove air pockets.
- 8. Bake at 400° F, on middle rack, for 45 minutes.
- 9. Remove from oven, drain off as much of the liquid as possible.
- 10. Equally pour and spread 1/2 of reserved tomatoes & juice over top of each meatloaf; return to oven and bake for additional 15 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- 11. Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes, or more, before slicing and serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. May be frozen raw, then thawed in refrigerator before baking, if using fresh, not frozen ground beef.
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pashto sheare
[email protected]This meatloaf recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and the meatloaf is always delicious. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
Amanda Temple
[email protected]I've made this meatloaf recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the meatloaf is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Twitchy Scene
[email protected]This meatloaf recipe was a disaster. The meatloaf was dry and bland, and the glaze was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Wandega Nicholas
[email protected]I loved this meatloaf recipe! It was so easy to make and the meatloaf turned out perfectly. It was moist and juicy, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Bailey Wardlaw
[email protected]This meatloaf recipe was easy to follow and the meatloaf turned out great. It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
CamoShark
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mbowa Tyson
[email protected]This meatloaf recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've even made it for company and they loved it.
KIMBERLY Parker
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The meatloaf was dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.
Jokhio Nawab
[email protected]This was my first time making meatloaf and it turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to make. The meatloaf was moist and juicy, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Fun - Gallery
[email protected]I've made this meatloaf recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's easy to make and my family loves it. I like to add some chopped vegetables to the meat mixture, such as carrots, celery, and onions.
B.A.R basir ahmed
[email protected]This meatloaf recipe was a hit at my party! I doubled the recipe and it fed 20 people with leftovers. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the glaze gave it a delicious crust. I will definitely be making this again.