Best 7 Family Style Meat Loaf Dinner Recipes

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Indulge your family with a comforting and hearty meal centered around the classic Family-Style Meatloaf Dinner. This culinary journey begins with a tantalizing meatloaf, meticulously crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned to perfection with a savory combination of herbs and spices. Nestled atop the meatloaf is a layer of tangy barbecue sauce, adding a smoky and sweet dimension to each bite.

Accompanying the meatloaf is an array of delectable side dishes, each contributing its unique flavor and texture to the overall ensemble. Creamy mashed potatoes, prepared with fluffy whipped potatoes and a hint of garlic and butter, provide a smooth and velvety counterpoint to the robust meatloaf. Roasted carrots and parsnips, caramelized to perfection, offer a vibrant medley of colors and a sweet, earthy taste.

Completing the feast is a refreshing salad of mixed greens, tossed with a light and tangy vinaigrette dressing. This medley of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of the meatloaf and side dishes.

Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply seeking a comforting family meal, the Family-Style Meatloaf Dinner is guaranteed to satisfy. So, gather your loved ones around the table and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the simple joys of home cooking.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MEATLOAF



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This Easy Meatloaf is a Sunday dinner classic. Serve this comfort food alongside potatoes, salad, or your favorite roasted vegetables for a perfect family dinner.

Provided by Jamie Lothridge

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced or grated
2 pounds ground beef OR 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound ground pork (see note)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce, plus more for topping the meatloaf
3 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
1 teaspoon dried sage (optional)
½ tablespoon yellow or whole grain mustard
¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • In a saute pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Remove to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, add the meat, salt & pepper, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, sour cream, bread crumbs, hot sauce, dried sage, bacon, and the cooked onion and garlic.
  • Use your hands to thoroughly mix everything together. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Scoop the meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread the mixture evenly, using your hands to press it evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • After 45 minutes, remove from the oven and remove the foil. Carefully drain off most of the fat from the pan into a heatproof bowl. Evenly top the meatloaf with a generous amount of chili sauce. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160℉.
  • Let the cooked meatloaf rest uncovered for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.

FAMILY STYLE MEATLOAF



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This family favorite came from my mother in-law. Over the years, I have made a couple of minor changes, to make it even better! This is pure comfort food at it's best! Love it served with mashed potatoes and green beans. I hope you give our meatloaf a try :)

Provided by Debbie Sue

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb ground round or chuck (i like round)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 eggs, slightly beaten
saltine cracker crumbs, 38 crackers for the mixture, and 12 crackers for the topping
1/2 c milk
1/4 c ketchup
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Mix above ingredients together. Everything but the cracker crumbs for the topping.
  • 2. Place the mixture in a loaf pan, and pat into place. Top with reserved cracker crumbs, dot with a little butter, and splash with a little milk.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees, for 1 1/2 hours, or internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
  • 4. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

BEST MEATLOAF RECIPES YOU NEED TO TRY!



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We love meatloaf recipes around here. So I've gathered up my favorites that will make for an easy and flavorful dinner! This list has a type of meatloaf for everyone! Including old-school classic meatloaf recipes, a few copycat restaurant favorites, plus many other different variations!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Beef Dishes     Dinner Recipes     Main Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs ground beef ((ground chuck is preferred, or use a ground beef/ground pork combo))
1 1/2 cups quick oats ((or plain breadcrumbs))
1/2 cup white onion ((or yellow onion, finely diced))
3 large eggs
1 Tbsp meatloaf seasoning ((see recipe, or use 1 packet store-bought seasoning mix))
1/3 cup ketchup ((plus more for topping the meatloaf if desired))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, quick oats, diced onion, eggs, meatloaf seasoning, and ketchup. Mix until just combined, do not over-mix.
  • Transfer the meatloaf mixture into your prepared loaf pan then shape so that the loaf is mounded at the top. Or transfer the loaf mixture to your baking sheet and form it into a loaf approximately the same size as a loaf pan (9x5-inch).
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes, remove from the oven and coat with an additional 1/3 cup of ketchup or BBQ sauce if desired. Return to the oven and finish cooking for an additional 10-20 minutes. Your meatloaf is done when it has an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  • Remove from the oven when done, drain off the excess grease, and then allow your meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEAT LOAF DINNER



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When in a hurry, I substitute canned potatoes and green beans for the fresh. I like the fact that I can pop this meat loaf into the oven in the late afternoon and forget about it until dinnertime. -Florence Dollard, Grand Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 pounds lean ground beef
4 medium potatoes, quartered
1/2 pound fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in a greased roasting pan. Arrange potatoes and green beans around loaf. Pour tomatoes over all. , Cover and bake at 350°: for 2 hours or until the meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

BIG FAMILY MEATLOAF



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This is the result of changes I had to make to a recipe I got from the Zaar. It was very good and I would like to be able to duplicate it again.

Provided by Some1sGrandma

Categories     Meat

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaves, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups crushed saltines (1 row plus 8 crackers)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence, original
1 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
2/3 cup tomato sauce (or use tomato paste cut in half with water)
1 large sweet onion (vidalia, Walla Walla, or Texas sweet)
1/2-3/4 teaspoon canned garlic (from jar)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/3 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 1/3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • In a very large bowl put hamburger, crackers crumbled,salt, essence, boullion powder, and black pepper - set aside.
  • Cut onion into larger pieces and put it in the food processor with the garlic -- pulse until pieces are small. Dump onion mixture into the bowl with the meat.
  • Beat the three eggs (in the food processor if you don't want to dirty a bowl) and add them to the meat bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce to the meat bowl and use your hands to mix all very well (I like to wear rubber gloves to save on clean-up time).
  • Divide meat mixture in half. Form into two loaves on the botton of your broiler pan or a roasting pan. Leave room between loaves for even baking.
  • In smaller bowl mix together with a fork; ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard and cider vinegar. This is your topping -- Brush tops and sides of loaves with this before baking and again while baking.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes.
  • When I remove the pan from the oven I like to pour off the excess oil in the bottom of the pan. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Slice thick and pieces should hold together well.

FAMILY STYLE MEAT LOAF RECIPE



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Provided by shygirl

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped fine
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup bottled chili sauce, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 large egg whites

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine bread crumbs and milk in small bowl; set aside. 2. Combine mushrooms, onions, celery, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, water and oil in saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, over high heat until liquid is evaporated and vegetables are browned, 8 minutes. 3. Combine turkey, beef, 1/2 cup of the chili sauce, the basil, egg whites and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Stir in vegetables and crumb mixture just until blended. Pat into 9x5-inch loaf pan. Top with remaining 1/4 cup chili sauce. Bake 1 hour 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 165 degrees F. Makes 6 servings.

REMPEL FAMILY MEATLOAF



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Tired of boring old meat loaf? Well give this one a try. My husband won't eat any other meat loaf but mine.

Provided by Connie Levesque

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons steak sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir the ground beef, crushed crackers, Cheddar cheese, and onion soup mix in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk the eggs, ketchup, and steak sauce in a separate bowl until smooth. Mix the eggs into the meat until evenly combined, if the mixture seems too dry, add a little water. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) and is no longer pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 143.1 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 802.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef. For a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use a ground beef mixture that contains at least 20% fat. You can also use a combination of ground beef and ground pork or ground veal.
  • Don't overwork the meatloaf mixture. Overworking the meatloaf mixture will make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is the right size. A 9x5-inch loaf pan is the perfect size for a family-style meatloaf. If you use a larger loaf pan, the meatloaf will be too thin and will not cook evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the meatloaf while keeping the inside moist.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing it. This will help to keep the juices from running out of the meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Family-style meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make a perfect meatloaf every time. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or corn on the cob, and enjoy!

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