Best 7 Amys Meatloaf Recipes

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**Amy's Meatloaf: A Classic Comfort Food Dish with a Modern Twist**

Discover the secrets behind Amy's meatloaf, an iconic dish that has been passed down through generations. This classic comfort food is elevated with modern culinary techniques and secret ingredients to create a moist, flavorful, and unforgettable dish. From the perfectly seasoned ground beef to the rich, tangy sauce, every bite of this meatloaf will transport you to a simpler time when family and friends gathered around the table to share a hearty meal. Explore variations of the recipe, including a healthier version with lean ground turkey, a spicy rendition with a kick of chili peppers, and a vegetarian alternative featuring a medley of vegetables and grains. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, Amy's meatloaf is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire, leaving your loved ones craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

AMY'S A1 MEATLOAF



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My friends and family request this often...even those who don't like meatloaf! Sometimes I put minced carrot or rutabaga in for extra texture if I have some in the fridge. I serve it with mashed potatoes with the skins left on and corn. Comfort food at it's comfiest! Use 1 lb. ground turkey to make it a lighter dish, your family won't even know! I also use my stand up mixer to save on time and mess in the kitchen.

Provided by Mrs. DeVelopment

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs ground beef
2 slices bread, cut into small pieces (do not use fresh bread)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup steak sauce, reserve 2-3 tbs for top of loaf
2 eggs
1/4 cup onion, diced

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients.
  • Place in loaf pan or use muffin tins for mini-meatloafs.
  • Smooth down top and add remaining steak sauce.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 218.6, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.3

AMY'S MEATLOAF



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I adapted a meatloaf recipe to add more healthy ingredients and give it some more kick. It comes out tasty and the sauce is a great addition.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute or 1 egg
1/2 cup wheat bran or 1/2 cup oat bran
3/4 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
1 small onion, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup horseradish sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Mix together all ingredients, except the brown sugar and mustard.
  • Pat into an oval shape and place in a 9x13 pan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the brown sugar and mustard together until it forms a paste.
  • After meatloaf bakes for 50 min, remove and cover with the paste.
  • Cook for 10 minute longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 541.4, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 15.1, Protein 21.4

AMY'S MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Amy's Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookinMamaof3

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 egg
1 small onion, chopped
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix all ingredients except ketchup.
  • Spread mixture into ungreased loaf pan.
  • Spread ketchup on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 114.7, Sodium 648.9, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6, Protein 25.7

AMY'S MOIST MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Amy's Moist Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hotdish

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
5 slices thick cut bacon
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
5 large button mushrooms, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup ketchup
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (whichever kind is your favorite)
1 egg
3/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Chop bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy. Remove from pan to drain and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat in pan.
  • Sauté celery, onions and mushrooms with salt and pepper in bacon fat until soft. Cool slightly.
  • Add bacon and vegetables to meat, along with Worcestershire, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup ketchup.
  • Mix well to combine. Shape into loaf in large pan.
  • Pour remaining ketchup on top and spread out over whole loaf. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until cooked completely through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.4, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 2532, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 18.1, Protein 50

MOM'S MEAT LOAF



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Mom made the best meatloaf, and now I do, too. When I first met my husband, he didn't care for homemade meatloaf, but this won him over. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; remove 1/2 cup for sauce. Spread remaining mixture over meat loaf., Bake 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

EASY MEATLOAF



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This is a very easy and no fail recipe for meatloaf. It won't take long to make at all, and it's quite good!

Provided by Janet Caldwell

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup milk
1 cup dried bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
⅓ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE



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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

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons ketchup

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

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatloaf. You can also use ground lamb or turkey, if desired.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatloaf mixture. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and tender.
  • Add an egg to the meatloaf mixture to help bind the ingredients together.
  • Season the meatloaf mixture with your favorite herbs and spices. Some popular choices include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
  • Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until it is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Amy's Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this meatloaf is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Amy's Meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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