Classic Savory Meatloaf Recipe

It’s consistently beneficial to have a reliable, flavorful recipe in your back pocket that doesn’t require a lot of prep time and is always sure to satisfy. That recipe does exist, and it’s this classic, all-American meatloaf recipe from Martha Stewart’s recipe blog that’s guaranteed to delight your taste buds, budget, and kitchen.

Ingredients for Meatloaf Recipe

  • 3 slices of white sandwich bread
  • ⅓ cup of whole milk
  • 1 ½ pound of ground beef chuck
  • ½ pound of ground pork
  • ½ medium onion, grated
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup of ketchup
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions for Meatloaf Recipe

  1. You’ll want to start this recipe by preheating your oven to 400°F. Line an oven-safe baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and set this aside. Take your pieces of bread, place them into a food processor, and pulse the bread pieces until fine crumbs form. Then you’ll transfer them into a small bowl and stir in milk. Set this all aside for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. While you’re letting the crumbs and milk rest, combine your 1 ½ pounds of ground beef chuck, ½ pound of ground pork, grated half of a medium onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup of ketchup, 1 ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper together in the mixing bowl. After it’s mixed, add in your bread-milk mixture and mix it very gently with a fork. At this point, be careful to not overmix it all.
  3. Take your set-aside baking sheet, and put your meat mixture on top of it. Using gloves or freshly-washed hands to form it into a loaf that’s about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in width.
  4. Place the sheet pan into the oven by setting it on the middle rack. Bake it until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F using an instant-read thermometer. Twice during the baking process, you’’ want to brush the ¼ cup of ketchup on top of the meatloaf or the meatloaf glaze detailed below. The total baking process should take anywhere from 45 to 55 minutes. After the internal temperature reaches 160°F, let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before you slice & serve it.

Notes:

  • While many like to bake their meatloaf specifically in a loaf pan, the loaves are able to obtain a nice texture and crust when it’s shaped by hand “form free” and cooked in the oven on a baking sheet.
  • Vegetable mixture: Depending on your particular tastes and preferences, you may want to consider simmering some additional vegetables in a skillet to go along with the above recipe’s onion & garlic. This way you’ll add a heartier and more texture-rich flavor to your meatloaf.
    • Place 1 medium carrot, and one celery rib along with your onion in your fruit processor until they’re all finely chopped.
    • Turn on your stove and heat2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil over  medium-high heat. Once it’sproperly heated, add your vegetables, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh thyme to the skillet and cook it.
    • Stir in about 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup of low-sodium chicken broth, and ¼ cup of ketchup.
    • Remove this all from the heat, and let it cool completely. You can later add this mixture to your meatloaf before shaping it.
  • Meatloaf Glaze: Instead of brushing your meatloaf twice in the oven with ¼ cup of ketchup, you may choose to prepare the following meatloaf glaze.
    • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce with 3 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar.
    • Brush a layer over the top of the meatloaf prior to baking it so that it’s coated.
    • About halfway through the baking process, rotate the loaf, and place the remaining glaze on top.

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Recipe: Tennessee Meatloaf

Craving meatloaf but you’re tired of the same recipe? Thankfully, Allrecipes has provided a unique recipe to offer a delicious change to your idea of meatloaf. This Tennessee Meatloaf will change your view on meatloaf as you know it. The brown sugar glaze is perfect for upcoming holidays. Serve with fresh mashed potatoes and homemade rolls for the perfect dinner.

INGREDIENTS FOR YOUR TENNESSEE MEATLOAF

The Brown Sugar Glaze

The Meatloaf

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1/2 pound of ground veal
  • 1/2 pound of ground pork
  • 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons of prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce, Tabasco
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs, they need to be slightly beaten
  • 1 onion, chopped up
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped up
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 2/3 cup of quick cooking oats

UTENSILS/TOOLS

  • 2 9X5-inch loaf pans
  • A small mixing bowl
  • A large mixing bowl
  • A covered microwave container
  • Gloves

DIRECTIONS FOR YOUR TEN

The first step is to make the brown sugar glaze. Take a small mixing bow and combine the brown sugar, the cider vinegar, and the ketchup. The most important part is making sure to mix them well. After this, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use the cooking spray to spray both of the 9×5-inch loaf pans. Or if you want the pans to be easier to clean, line them with foil.

The next step is to place the chopped onion and chopped green bell pepper into the microwave container. These need to be cooked until they are soft to the touch. This will usually take between 1 to 2 minutes, once it is softened set the container on the side.

In the large mixing bowl, add the hot sauce, mustard, black pepper, garlic, seasoned salt, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, oats, and milk. Make sure to mix this well. Once the ingredients are mixed together, add the cooked green pepper and the cooked onions. Using gloves, mix in the veal, beef, and pork into the bowl. The ingredients need to be thoroughly worked together. Ideally, they would be evenly distributed.

Once the ingredients are mixed together, split the mixture in half. Place each half in a pan. Take a brush and use it to distribute the glaze onto the meatloaf. Make sure to keep a small portion of the glaze to save for later. The meatloaf needs to bake for 50 minutes.

Once the 50 minutes is up, carefully remove the pans from the oven, Drain the fat from the meatloaf. Use the rest of the glaze to put over the meatloaf . Place it back into the oven and let it cook for 10 more minutes. Once the 10 minutes is up, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it stand for about 10 to 15 minutes.

This recipe is easy to follow and pretty easy to make. It should only take about an hour! After that, serve and enjoy!

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