**Indulge in the Ultimate Comfort Food: A Collection of Meatloaf Recipes for Every Occasion**
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where savory flavors and tender textures intertwine to create the ultimate comfort food - meatloaf. This comprehensive article presents a diverse selection of meatloaf recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional to the innovative, these recipes cater to every taste preference and dietary restriction.
Dive into the secrets of creating a classic meatloaf, a timeless recipe that has stood the test of time. Discover the art of blending ground beef, pork, and veal, along with a harmonious balance of seasonings, bread crumbs, and eggs. Learn how to achieve the perfect balance of moistness and texture, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience.
Explore variations of the classic meatloaf, such as the Italian-inspired version brimming with fragrant herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. Embark on a Tex-Mex adventure with a meatloaf infused with bold chili flavors, black beans, and corn. For a lighter option, try the turkey meatloaf, a leaner alternative packed with flavor.
Delve into creative interpretations of this versatile dish. Discover the delightful combination of sweet and savory in the bacon-wrapped meatloaf, where crispy bacon strips embrace a tender and juicy meatloaf center. Indulge in the smoky goodness of the BBQ meatloaf, slathered in a tangy barbecue sauce that tantalizes the taste buds.
For those seeking a healthier twist, explore the lean turkey meatloaf, a guilt-free indulgence that retains all the classic meatloaf flavors. Experience the vibrant Mediterranean flavors in the Greek meatloaf, where feta cheese, spinach, and Kalamata olives create a symphony of taste.
Whether you prefer a traditional meatloaf or crave a culinary adventure, this article has a recipe to satisfy your cravings. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes empower you to create mouthwatering meatloaf dishes that will become instant family favorites.
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.
THE MOST EASY AND DELISH MEATLOAF EVER!
This meatloaf only calls for a few easy ingredients, no chopping whatsoever! If you wish to add ketchup on top, remove the meatloaf at 50 minutes, add ketchup, then return to oven for the remaining 10 minutes.
Provided by Jillian
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat the egg in a mixing bowl, then add the ground beef, tomatoes, and crushed crackers. Season with onion flakes, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined. Pack into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 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).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 557.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
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
MARE'S MOST DELICIOUS MEATLOAF
this meat loaf is sooooooo delicious...very moist, and with delicious gravy...It got raves in the Southern U S Cuisine..I promise it will be the only one you will ever make.. ok...just wait till you taste this..
Provided by mare5345
Categories Meat
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 nice sized loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- put meat, bread (broken up in large pieces), both eggs beaten with the milk, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- in a large bowl.
- then mix about 1/2 the can of soup into meat mixture (if you are using 2 small cans mix 1 can into meat mixture).
- mix thoroughly with VERY clean hands.
- shape into a loaf (it will be soft, very mushy to be exact, a friend told me to say it is the consistancy of"tuna salad" or canned cat food") don't worry, it is a sort of flatter than most meat loafs.
- Mix about 1 cup of water with remaining soup (if you are using the large can) and pour over loaf (or mix 1 cup water with the other small can and pour over loaf).
- Bake at 375 degrees about 1 hour and 30 minutes (adding water periodically).
- if the gravy looks too light -- cook for another 30 minutes -- it will never be too dry -- but the gravy will have a little more flavor -- keep scrapping down the sides.
- It will be golden brown on top and you will have delicious gravy to use over rice or potatoes.
- It is the best meat loaf you will ever eat (it is VERY moist and so delicious).
DELICIOUS MEATLOAF
This is my grandma's meat loaf recipe that she has been making for years! It doesn't taste like the regular bland meatloaf. It is very affordable to make and this one has a bit of a sweet taste thanks to the sauce you put on top! It is very simple and it is made with things that people typically always have in their pantry/ fridge. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do, leave feedback and let me know! Tip: I always make more of the sauce because its so yummy! SERVE WITH: Mashed potatoes, green beans, and a pie.
Provided by Victoria A
Categories Meat
Time 1h25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix meat, crackers, milk, eggs, onion, parsley, sage, and salt in a large bowl with HANDS.
- Put the mixture in an ungreased 8x10 loaf pan and shape it so that there is a small amount of space between the meatloaf and the pan on all sides.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 75 minutes or until cooked( usually just takes 75 minutes.) Check on it every now and then though.
- Take meatloaf out and spoon the fat off the top.
- Mix the ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar in a small bowl and then put it on top of the meatloaf and stick it back in the oven at 375 degrees for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.6, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 301.3, Sodium 550.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.8, Protein 50
MOM'S BEST MEATLOAF
Mom made this every Sunday and we looked forward to cold sandwiches the next day, if there was any left!! Homemade breadcrumbs work best.
Provided by Carol
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 855.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
SUPER MOIST MEATLOAF
This is a family recipe that is a big favorite at our house. By using fresh bread instead of dried bread crumbs, you get a meatloaf that is moist and delicious.
Provided by Jessica Nichols Moseman
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Thoroughly mix ground beef, onion, eggs, bread, milk, green bell pepper, salt, sage, and black pepper together in a bowl. Press into a loaf pan. Spread ketchup over the top of the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 715.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
SIMPLY DELICIOUS MEATLOAF
Make and share this Simply Delicious Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Meat
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix beef, bread crumbs and egg thoroughly.
- In medium baking pan shape firmly into 8- by 4-inch loaf.
- Bake at 350°F.
- for 30 minutes.
- Spread 1/2 can soup over top of meat loaf.
- Bake 30 minutes more or until meat loaf is no longer pink.
- In small saucepan mix 2 tablespoons drippings, remaining soup and water.
- Heat through.
- Serve with meat loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 112.4, Sodium 152.6, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 23.3
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
- Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the ingredients together and prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry.
- Season the meatloaf generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to give it a delicious flavor.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking pan. Bake it in a preheated oven until it is cooked through.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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