Best 20 Best Meatloaf Recipes

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE

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.

THE BEST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
• Combine milk and soft bread crumbs in a small bowl and allow to soften, about 5 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, 3 tablespoons steak sauce, chopped onion, and green bell pepper. Add bread crumb mixture, and mix with your hands until all ingredients are combined.
• Pat the the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Brush the top with additional steak sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until done. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing.

THE BEST MEATLOAF

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.

BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
• Mix ground turkey, buttery round cracker crumbs, milk, onion, egg, salt, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; shape into a loaf and place on the prepared jelly roll pan.
• Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; set aside.
• Bake meatloaf in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven and drain liquids. Top meatloaf with ketchup topping. Return loaf to oven and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place panko and milk in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Add turkey, onions, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, parsley, mustard, salt, sage, and pepper to breadcrumb mixture. Gently mix until well combined. Transfer mixture to a 9 3/4-inch-by-5 3/4-inch loaf pan. Brush top with remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup.
• Transfer meatloaf to oven and bake, draining any accumulated juices as necessary, until it reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Serve immediately or use to prepare sandwiches.

BEST EVER MEATLOAF I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine meat, tomato juice, oats, egg, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4 inch loaf pan.
• Bake for 1 hour, or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

MOM'S BEST EVER TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Spray 9 x 5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Combine all ingredients except tomato sauce and 1 tbsp Worcestershire in large bowl and mix well.
• Add more egg if too dry, or add more oatmeal crumbs if too wet.
• Press turkey mixture into pan.
• Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
• Mix tomato sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon Worcestershire together in small bowl.
• Remove meatloaf from oven and pour tomato sauce mixture over meatloaf.
• Return to oven for an additional 15- 20 minutes.
• If using 99% Fat Free ground turkey breast meat, there is no need to drain fat before pouring tomato sauce on and returning to oven.
• If you use the regular ground turkey, which is about 7% fat you might want to drain the fat off before pouring the tomato sauce on the loaf.

MOM'S 'BEST EVER' MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 can golden mushroom soup, egg, dried minced onion, and salt together in a bowl until smooth; shape into an 8x4-inch loaf and move to a baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Stir remaining soup with hot water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Ladle soup mixture over meatloaf.

MOM'S BEST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, oatmeal, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, sugar, egg, tomato juice, water, barbecue sauce, 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke and vinegar. Mix together thoroughly and place mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and 2 drops liquid smoke and mix thoroughly. Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately one hour.

WORLD'S BEST MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• MEATLOAF:.
• Combine all meatloaf ingredients except the milk in a large bowl (I find this is easiest to do with hands).
• Add the milk until the mixture is very moist
• Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place in a baking/casserole dish big enough for the loaf to fit with additional room.
• Place into 180º pre-heated oven for 30 minutes. Then pour sauce over meatloaf ensuring the entire surface gets a coating of sauce and replace in oven for another 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve.
• SAUCE:.
• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan on a medium heat until it just begins to come to the boil.
• Pour over meatloaf.

BEST EVER ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well.
• Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover with foil.
• Bake for 1 hour, uncover and pour extra sauce out.
• Return to oven and bake for 5-10 minutes.
• Leave in pan for 10-20 minutes, this will prevent the meatloaf from falling apart when cut.

THE BEST MEATLOAF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Lightly spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
• In a small skillet, add the onions and butter. Sprinkle with the salt and cook over medium heat until they are soft and translucent - around 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the apple butter, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the cooked onions and mix in the ground beef, egg, and crushed crackers. Add in 2/3 of the apple butter hot sauce. (Reserve the rest for making the sandwiches.)
• Press the meat mixture into the loaf pan. Brush the top with an additional 2 tablespoons of apple butter, and then bake for 1 hour until done.
• For the sandwich, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread butter-side down in the skillet.
• Add a slice of cheese to each slice of bread, and then a slice of the prepared meatloaf (above) to each slice of bread.
• Spoon the reserved apple butter hot sauce on top of the meatloaf slices. Add a leaf of lettuce to each, followed by another slice of cheese.
• Top with another piece of buttered bread butter-side up. Press the sandwiches slightly and flip to grill the other side. Serve hot.

BEST-EVER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix 1/2 cup tomato soup, beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and egg in a large bowl. Place the mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and firmly shape into an 8x4-inch loaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
• Heat 2 tablespoons pan drippings, remaining tomato soup and water in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve the sauce with the meatloaf.

BEST EVER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs.
• Add milk and bread; let stand a few minutes or until the bread absorbs the liquid.
• Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese, herbs and seasonings.
• Add beef; mix well.
• In a shallow baking pan, shape beef mixture into a 7 1/2 inches x 3 1/2-in. x 2 1/2-in. loaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Spoon some of the topping over meat loaf.
• Bake for about 30 minutes longer or until no pink remains, occasionally spooning some of the remaining topping over loaf.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

BARBARA'S BEST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour milk over breadcrumbs in a large bowl; soak until crumbs are softened, at least 5 minutes.
• Mix ground beef, egg, onion, salt, and black pepper with the bread crumbs and milk. Shape the beef mixture into a loaf and transfer to a baking dish.
• Stir ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and nutmeg together in a bowl until smooth; spread over the loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

BEST EVER MEATLOAF II

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper and saute until onions are soft.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large mixing bowl, place ground beef, crushed crackers, Cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and sauteed onion and green pepper. Mix thoroughly.
• Press beef mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until done. Check with a meat thermometer for doneness. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

BEST-EVER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix thoroughly 1/2 cup tomato soup, beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and egg.
• Shape firmly into 8x4 inch loaf baking pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 1 1/4 hour or until done.
• Mix 2 T drippings, remaining tomato soup and water in saucepan; heat through.
• Serve with meatloaf.

THE BEST KETCHUP-GLAZED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onions, and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
• Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
• Line a 9 x 5=inch loaf pan with foil. Press in beef mixture.
• Bake at 400°F for about 45 minutes.
• While the meatloaf is baking, combine the topping ingredients in a separate bowl, mixing well.
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven after 45 minutes and drain off the fat.
• Spread topping over the meatloaf and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
• Rest meatloaf 5 minutes before serving.

BEST MEATLOAF EVER !!!

Steps:

• Mix the first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Best to mix together with your fingers. Mix together last 3 ingredients for sauce in a separate small bowl.
• Add mixture to a non-stick loaf pan
• Make a small trough in the middle of the meatloaf to later allow the sauce to fill into.
• Bake covered with tin foil in oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees. After 1 hour drain meatloaf of any juice.
• Add sauce at this time, and cook for another 15 minutes uncovered.
• Best served with mashed potatoes.

BEST MEATLOAF RECIPE EVER (AND EASIEST!)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Put meat, french fried onions, and stuffing in bowl. Mix eggs, ketchup, and ranch dressing together separately (easier this way), then dump over other ingredients (meat, stuffing, onions). Mix all together. Shape into loaf (or whatever shape you want) and put on a cookie sheet. (Helps to line cookie sheet with tin foil first- easier clean up). Cover loosely with tin foil and bake 50-60 minutes. Remove foil and top with ketchup, or any topping sauce you like, for the last ten minutes.
• Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
• **I just want to note that in most ovens, the bottom of this loaf burns. I don't know why, I've tried and tried to keep it from happening to no avail. However, it doesn't matter, I just cut burnt part off, doesn't effect the rest of the loaf. Also, I don't use a loaf pan for this one, because it will be too greasy.