Calling all meatloaf lovers! This article presents a collection of mouthwatering meatloaf recipes that will satisfy your cravings for classic diner comfort food. From the traditional "Good Old Diner Meatloaf" to unique variations like "Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Meatloaf" and "Cheesy Meatloaf Muffins," this article has something for every taste. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, a list of ingredients, and cooking tips to ensure perfect results. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, these recipes will guide you in creating flavorful and juicy meatloaves that will be the stars of your dinner table. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to making the best diner-style meatloaf at home.
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PAULA DEEN'S MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, stir together ground beef, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper, egg, tomatoes, and oats. Place the mixture in a loaf pan. Press the surface lightly with your palm to flatten the top.
- To make the topping, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread it on top of the loaf.
- Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The center should be at 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after baking so that it holds together better while slicing.
Nutrition Facts :
CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE
Lots of beefy goodness in this perfectly seasoned classic meatloaf. Topped with a tomato-based glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness and tartness to this amazing comfort food.
Provided by My Mom
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine ground beef, oatmeal, milk, egg, onion, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Using your hand, incorporate everything into the meat. This only takes 30 seconds or so. You do not want to over-mix.
- Transfer meat into a large loaf pan and press it down evenly into the pan.
- For the glaze, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl. Pour evenly over meatloaf.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and drain off excess grease. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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MEATLOAF
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h10m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 120 degrees C (about 250 degrees F).
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add oil. Saute carrots, shallots, mushrooms and garlic until they become soft around the edges, about 2 minutes, then add paprika, nutmeg and 4 grams salt. Cook for 30 seconds, then add BBQ sauce and Worcestershire. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Meanwhile, mix cream, eggs and remaining 14 grams salt in a bowl until they are a uniform color. Add the bread and allow to soak for around 15 minutes, then blend in a blender (it can still be a bit chunky, but not large pieces). Mix in the meats, then the veg until it looks uniform and is slightly tacky when touched. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and put mixture into the pan. Bang it on the counter a couple times to ensure that it makes it to the corners. Bake until its internal temperature registers 70 degrees C (about 160 degrees F) on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Can be served immediately, but for best results allow to cool overnight, then slice and reheat slices in a pan with a little oil.
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
The secrets to this meatloaf are fresh, very finely diced vegetables that give it moisture and flavor--and a light touch in mixing together the ingredients. This hearty meatloaf is the perfect meal for cool fall and winter evenings, served with mashed potatoes and simple mushroom gravy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the carrot, celery, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a puree. Place the minced vegetables into a large mixing bowl, and mix in ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate vegetables and egg into the meat. Pour in bread crumbs. With your hand, gently mix in the crumbs with your fingertips just until combined, about 1 minute.
- Form the meatloaf into a ball. Pour olive oil into a baking dish and place the ball of meat into the dish. Shape the ball into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across.
- Bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce. Stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven. With the back of a spoon, smooth the glaze onto the top of the meatloaf, then pull a little bit of glaze down the sides of the meatloaf with the back of the spoon.
- Return meatloaf to oven, and bake until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the glaze has baked onto the loaf, 30 to 40 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
THE BEST CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE
This amazing homemade meatloaf recipe is tender and juicy with a sweet tangy topping. It's a traditional meatloaf with ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, seasonings and a ketchup-based topping.
Provided by Amanda Finks
Categories Dinner Entree Main Course Main Dish
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, add the beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mush and mix these ingredients together until well combined.*
- Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan. Pat the meat down into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake uncovered for 55 minutes.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).**
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /10th of the meatloaf, Calories 164 kcal, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Protein 11.7 g, Fat 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Sodium 399.3 mg, Fiber 0.6 g, Sugar 6.7 g
CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE
When it comes to making a Classic Meatloaf nobody does it better than Chef Dennis. Flavorful and easy to make at home this American Classic is still bringing smiles to dinner tables around the country.
Provided by Chef Dennis Littley
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Sodium 916 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEAT LOAF
When my husband and I were first married, he refused to eat meat loaf because he said it was bland and dry. Then I prepared this version, and it became his favorite meal. -Suzanne Codner, Starbuck, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut two 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble an X. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., Combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a round loaf; place in center of strips in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°. , In a small bowl, whisk ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over meat loaf. Cook until heated through, about 15 minutes longer. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE
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
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
DINER MEATLOAF
Dig into meatloaf like you find in your local diner, homemade and partnered with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, break up the beef into small pieces, using a fork or spoon.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic. Peel the onion, and chop enough of the onion into small pieces to measure 3 tablespoons. Wrap remaining piece of onion, and refrigerate for another use. Add the garlic and onion to the beef.
- Tear the bread into small pieces and add to beef mixture.
- Add the milk, Worcestershire sauce, sage, salt, mustard, pepper and egg to the beef mixture. Mix with a fork, large spoon or your hands until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Place the beef mixture in an ungreased baking pan. Shape the mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf in the pan, then spread the ketchup over the top.
- Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes until meat and juices are no longer pink or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf reads 160°F and center of loaf is no longer pink*. Let the loaf stand 5 minutes so it will be easier to remove from the pan. Remove loaf from pan and cut into slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Servings, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: Use a combination of ground beef chuck (80% lean) and ground beef sirloin (90% lean) for a flavorful and juicy meatloaf.
- Season the meatloaf well: Use a generous amount of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to flavor the meatloaf.
- Use bread crumbs or oatmeal as a binder: Bread crumbs or oatmeal help to bind the meatloaf together and keep it moist.
- Add some moisture: Add a beaten egg, ketchup, or Worcestershire sauce to the meatloaf mixture to help keep it moist.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf: Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
- Top the meatloaf with sauce: Top the meatloaf with a flavorful sauce, such as ketchup, barbecue sauce, or a brown gravy, before baking.
- Bake the meatloaf at a moderate temperature: Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest before serving: Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful meatloaf that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this good old diner meatloaf recipe a try.
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