**Kick-start your culinary journey with Barbara's Best Meatloaf, an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.**
Indulge in a classic American comfort food that has been perfected over time. This meatloaf recipe combines ground beef, pork, and veal, ensuring a juicy and flavorful loaf. The addition of sautéed vegetables, herbs, and spices creates a symphony of flavors that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. And don't forget the homemade ketchup glaze, the perfect finishing touch that adds a tangy sweetness to every bite.
Discover variations of this timeless dish, including a healthier version made with ground turkey, a zesty Mexican-inspired meatloaf bursting with bold flavors, and a vegetarian meatloaf that proves plant-based meals can be equally hearty and satisfying. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique taste experience, catering to diverse dietary preferences and culinary adventures.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing. Barbara's Best Meatloaf and its variations await, ready to become the stars of your dinner table.
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.
MEAT LOAF
Nothing says classic comfort like Ina Garten's Meatloaf recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meat loaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat loaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meat loaf, will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot.
OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF
This ultimate meatloaf recipe took rounds and rounds of testing to get just right. Our final version incorporates an ideal blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, aromatics, and breadcrumbs and bakes in a freeform loaf on a baking sheet instead of in a loaf pan for maximum browning. The result is a loaf that is savory, tender, and juicy, yet holds together well when sliced.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Frankenrecipe Meatloaf Beef Ground Beef Pork Breadcrumbs Milk/Cream Garlic Egg Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" shallow baking dish with foil. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl until ready to use.
- Pulse onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can finely chop by hand.)
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion mixture, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Worcestershire, and scrape into bowl with breadcrumb mixture. Add beef, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, then mix with your hands to combine.
- Form meatloaf mixture into a long, well-packed, approximately 5"-wide loaf shape on prepared baking sheet. Brush top of loaf with 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155°F, 60-75 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with more ketchup alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Meatloaf can be made 3 days ahead; wrap in foil and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.
BARBARA'S MEATLOAF
Hi Nick.... Here is the recipe for my meatloaf. I love you, Mom. A request from my son in Australia Edit: If you want to make small loaves, I would suggest basting a bit less of the chili sauce and brown sugar on the top :)
Provided by Queen uh Cuisine
Categories Meat
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line loaf pan, 9X5X3,with waxed paper.
- In large bowl, mix beef, onion and oats with hands.
- In small bowl combine eggs,milk,salt,parsley,savory leaves and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour into meat mixture and mix well with hands.
- Pat firmly into prepared pan.
- Mixture will be wet.
- Invert loaf into an ungreased baking pan 13X9X2 inches.
- Carefully remove waxed paper.
- Bake uncovered 30 minutes.
- Mix chili sauce and brown sugar; brush over top and sides of loaf.
- Bake an additional 45 minutes to one hour, brushing occasionally.
- 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 147.2, Sodium 1228.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 30.5
GRANDMA'S FAMOUS BACON MEATLOAF
Make and share this Grandma's Famous Bacon Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Amberley
Categories Meat
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all but last three ingredients. Put into loaf pan.
- Spread top with thin layer of kethup, sprinkle with oregano and cover with strips of bacon.
- Cook approximately 1 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.5, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 314.2, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 23.7
BARBARA'S BASIC MEATLOAF
This recipe has been handed down to me - my mom got it from her mother. It's yummy, easy to make, and relatively cheap. Plus, I remember as a kid, I loved the days we had meatloaf because 1) it tasted good and 2) I got to help my mom squish the meat around to mix in the crumbs.
Provided by freakingdork
Categories Meat
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. (Easiest to mix with your hands - kids love this! Just make sure you wash your hands before and after touching the meat.).
- Spray an 8x4 (or 8x5) glass loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Press mixture into pan. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
- Note: Kids love making the cracker crumbs too! Put crackers in a ziplock bag and give them a masher (or they can use their hands).
- Also: I prefer a 2 parts ketchup to 1 part mustard mixture, but my recipe says "to taste". The ketchup and mustard mixture can also be substituted with BBQ sauce or cocktail sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 736.3, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 23.2
GRANDMA'S MEAT LOAF
We love Grandma's version of meat loaf so much that we have it at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter-the holidays wouldn't be the same without it! It's just as good the next day, as a cold sandwich.-Joan Frey, Spencer, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, bacon, onion, cheese, seasoned salt and pepper. Add beef and sausage; mix well. In a shallow baking pan, shape mixture into an 8x4-in. oval. , Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.
Tips:
- For a flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatloaf mixture. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist.
- Add finely chopped vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery, to the meatloaf mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- Season the meatloaf mixture generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
- Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Barbara's Best Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its moist and flavorful texture and delicious glaze, this meatloaf is sure to be a favorite. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this meatloaf is sure to impress.
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