Ingredients
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Directions
Discover the timeless appeal of our classic and best meatloaf recipe, a beloved family choice that brings comfort and deliciousness to every meal. Packed with savory flavors and tender textures, this meatloaf is easy to prepare and sure to delight everyone at the dinner table. Our recipe features a perfect blend of ground meats, breadcrumbs, and a rich tomato glaze, complemented by aromatic herbs and spices. This hearty dish is not only a crowd-pleaser but also an economical option that makes the most of simple ingredients. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special family gathering, our meatloaf recipe is a go-to favorite that embodies warmth, tradition, and home-cooked goodness.
- Ground beef: I recommend using 80/20 ground beef for the perfect balance of flavor and juiciness.
- Breadcrumbs: These help the meatloaf hold together and give it the right texture. Italian or seasoned breadcrumbs have extra flavor, but Panko bread crumbs will work too.
- Eggs: These help bind the meatloaf so it doesn’t fall apart when you cut it.
- Onions: Chopped onions add extra flavor to the meatloaf, pre-cooking them makes sure the flavor isn’t too strong.
- Seasonings: Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh flavor while Italian seasoning are savory and aromatic. Of course, salt and pepper are essential for any recipe, and they help bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
Meatloaf Sauce
My favorite meatloaf topping is a flavorful zesty topping that caramelizes and gets a bit sticky to glaze the meatloaf as it bakes.
In this sauce for meatloaf, I use a combination of chili sauce and ketchup (just like my mom always made) and a pinch of brown sugar.
Ingredient Info for the Topping
Chili sauce is not spicy, it tastes like a very zesty ketchup with more tang and less sweetness. (Find chili sauce near the ketchup at the store). You can also make homemade chili sauce.
Mixed with ketchup, it creates a beautiful topping. (It’s also great mixed 50/50 with BBQ sauce for burgers and ribs).
If you don’t have chili sauce, use extra ketchup or even a bit of BBQ sauce if you’d like.
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Steps
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Preheat Oven 325 Degrees Fahrenheit. |
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in a Large Mixing Bowl, Combine Ground Beef, Cracker Crumbs, Salt, Pepper, Egg, Onion and Tomato Sauce. |
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Mix Lightly. |
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Done
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Shape Into a Loaf and Place in a Baking Dish. |
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in a Small Mixing Bowl, Combine the Ketchup, Brown Sugar, Water, Mustard and Vinegar. |
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Brush the Loaf With This Mixture. |
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Done
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Place Meat Loaf in Oven and Bake 1 Hour and 15 Minutes, Basting Occasionally With Sauce. |
