**Indulge in a Hearty and Flavorful Culinary Creation: Meatloaf for One**
Elevate your solo dining experience with a delectable and comforting dish – meatloaf for one. This classic comfort food is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a succulent blend of ground beef, aromatic herbs, and savory seasonings. Perfectly portioned for individual enjoyment, this meatloaf is a delightful treat that satisfies both your taste buds and your desire for a wholesome meal. Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of meatloaf recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. From the classic comfort of traditional meatloaf to creative variations like turkey meatloaf and vegetarian lentil loaf, our curated selection caters to diverse dietary preferences and taste profiles. Whether you prefer a traditional meatloaf with a rich, savory glaze or a lighter, healthier version packed with vegetables, we have a recipe that will tantalize your palate. Prepare to savor a hearty and flavorful masterpiece that is perfect for busy individuals, small households, or those who simply appreciate the joy of cooking for themselves.
MEATLOAF FOR ONE
When cooking for ourselves alone, we tend not to indulge in the comfort food of family-sized meals such as meatloaf. We're intimidated with thoughts of leftovers or of breaking down recipes for a single portion. This recipe will give you one dinner and perhaps a sandwich or enough to share with a friend.
Provided by Gingerbee
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 1 loaf, 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a small bowl beat the egg, milk, 1 Tbsp.
- catsup, worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, salt/pepper with a fork.
- Mix well, beat in the bread; then add the meat.
- Mix thoroughly to a pasty texture.
- Use small aluminum foil baking tin (these can be found in the supermarket; they're disposal after use) and form loaf.
- Spread remaining catsup over the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
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.
MOMS MEATLOAF RECIPE
The perfect 1 pound meatloaf recipe perfect for 1-2 people Classic comfort food for any night of the week.
Provided by Sydney Dawes
Categories Dinner for One
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- In a small bowl mix together 1/4 cup of the ketchup and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, mix together and set aside for later basting.
- Throw 1 pound of ground beef 80/20 fat content into a big bowl. Break up into chunks and salt and pepper. Just give the salt shaker a couple of good shakes, and a little more with the pepper. If you like garlic shake in a bit of garlic powder, NOT garlic salt.
- Dice up ½ a medium onion and toss into the bowl.
- Squirt in ketchup, probably about ¼ cup to start.
- Shake in Worcestershire sauce until it just smells right, about 1 tablespoon. It's a personal preference with the amount. If you really have no idea how much to use then give the bottle a couple of good shakes to start.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat two eggs and mix into the ground beef mixture
- Pour in a ½ cup of plain bread crumbs.
- Use a wooden spoon to get everything mixed up nicely. Compress into a big ball.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and plop the meatloaf onto the lined baking sheet and mold the meatloaf into a rectangle.
- Put the meatloaf into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes then baste with the ketchup Worcestershire sauce. Continue cooking for a total of 60 minutes. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees to ensure it's fully cooked.
- I like a little crispy to the sides so I broil at the end for a couple of minutes. Watch it so you don't burn the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 194 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 669 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
Keep this meatloaf recipe handy: It's the only one you'll need.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
- Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
EASY MEATLOAF
This is a very easy and no fail recipe for meatloaf. It won't take long to make at all, and it's quite good!
Provided by Janet Caldwell
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
HOME-STYLE MEATLOAF
When it's comfort that you seek, nothing satisfies quite like a classic meatloaf. And if you don't have a go-to recipe, we offer you this one. It skips any fussy steps and avoids exotic ingredients. This is pure and simple, the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way way back. So next time you're missing mama's cooking or need a meal that'll go over well with the whole fam, turn to this can't-miss recipe.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients well. Press mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
MEAT LOAF FOR ONE
When I dine alone, I often fix myself this hearty, flavorful mixture. Combining meat, bread and a vegetable, it can be a complete meal.-Lynne Obertst-Bishop, Dorris, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add meat and mix well. Shape into a 5-in. x 3-in. loaf. Place in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Drizzle with ketchup. Bake 20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts :
BEST-EVER MEAT LOAF
The combination of onion, carrots, parsley and cheese-plus the tomato-mustard topping-makes this meat loaf really colorful. The recipe lends itself easily to being doubled or halved to suit the number you're cooking for, and it freezes well, too. It's the best meatloaf ever! -Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
BEST MEAT LOAF
If you're like my husband, you enjoy a hearty meat loaf. Everyone who's ever tried it agrees it lives up to its name. This delicious dish doesn't last long!-Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Combine the milk, eggs and Worcestershire sauce; mix into the beef mixture. Add crumbs., Grease a large sheet of foil. Place bacon on foil. Mold meat mixture into a loaf and place over bacon. Seal foil tightly around loaf. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , Place wrapped loaf on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Open foil; drain juices. Combine sauce ingredients and spoon over loaf. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- Use a flavorful ground beef: Choose a ground beef with at least 80% lean meat for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
- Add moisture: Incorporate moisture into the meatloaf mixture with ingredients like eggs, milk, or tomato sauce. This will help prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry and crumbly.
- Season well: Don't be afraid to season the meatloaf mixture generously. Common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Don't overmix: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture can result in a tough and dense loaf. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape: Use your hands to form the meatloaf mixture into an oval or loaf shape. This will help it cook evenly.
- Bake at a high temperature: Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature (400°F) for the first 15 minutes to sear the outside and help it hold its shape. Then, reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Once the meatloaf is done baking, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute and prevent the meatloaf from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Making a meatloaf for one is a great way to enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal without having leftovers. This recipe provides detailed instructions and tips for creating a delicious and moist meatloaf that's perfect for a single serving. Remember to choose high-quality ingredients, season the meatloaf well, and bake it at the right temperature for the best results. With a little practice, you'll be able to make a perfect meatloaf for one every time.
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