Craving a hearty and comforting meal for two? Look no further than this meatloaf recipe, specially designed for smaller households. Indulge in the classic flavors of ground beef, savory seasonings, and a tangy glaze, all wrapped in a tender blanket of bacon. This recipe caters to your convenience with three cooking methods: the traditional oven-baked, the time-saving air fryer, and the versatile stovetop skillet. Each method promises a juicy and flavorful meatloaf that will satisfy your cravings. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved one savoring every bite of this delectable meatloaf.
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MEATLOAF FOR TWO
Filled with spices and aromatics then topped with a spicy harissa ketchup glaze, this is not your average meatloaf.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the ketchup and harissa in a small bowl.
- Put the beef, lamb, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten egg, cilantro, mint, coriander, cumin and paprika in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the sauteed onions and 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.
- Pour the ketchup-harissa glaze on top of the meatloaf and spread all over until the sides and top are coated. Bake the meatloaf until the edges have browned, about 45 minutes.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
MOM'S MEAT LOAF FOR 2
If you're looking for a hearty meal, just follow Michelle Beran's lead. The Claflin, Kansas cook whips up this delicious loaf when she's looking for a downsized main course. You'll love the pleasant sage flavor and scrumptious sauce. Plus, it's easy to double for sandwiches the next day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 mini meat loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat egg. Add the milk, cracker crumbs, onion, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 loaves; place in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; spoon over meat loaves. Bake until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKED MEAT LOAF FOR 2
"My husband and I both work late, so it's great to come home to this classic dish with mashed potatoes and a veggie side," explains Ginger Cortese of Hollsopple, Pennsylvania. "It reminds me of supper at Mom's."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine soup and water until blended. Pour half into a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cover and refrigerate remaining soup mixture., In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt if desired and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a loaf; place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. , For gravy, place reserved soup mixture in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until heated through. Serve the meat loaf and gravy with mashed potatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
MEATLOAF FOR 2
I found this recipe in the "Eating For 2" recipe magazine. I've made this recipe a few times, and both my husband and I like it. I always make a double batch and freeze half for another meal.
Provided by coljohn
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat the egg. Add milk, cracker crumbs, onion, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Place mixture into 2 mini loaf pans or shape into 2 loaves and place in a shallow baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and worcestrershire sauce; spoon over the meat loaves. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160: drain. Makes 2 mini meat loaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 181.9, Sodium 840.4, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 22.6, Protein 28.2
OLD-FASHIONED MEATLOAF FOR TWO
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chuck, onion, parsley, 2 tablespoons of the chili sauce, the Worcestershire, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss together lightly.
- 2. Form the meat into a 5-inch by 3-inch oval loaf in a small baking pan. Spread the remaining tablespoon of chili sauce all over the surface of the meatloaf. Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overbake.
TURKEY MEAT LOAF FOR TWO
I created this recipe when I cooked for a private business, and one of the staff members thought it was the best turkey meat loaf she had ever eaten. -Judy Prante, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the water, teriyaki sauce and bread cubes; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg, onion, green pepper, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, garlic powder and celery seed. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well., Pat into an ungreased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 165° drain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
MOM'S MEAT LOAF FOR 2
Make and share this Mom's Meat Loaf for 2 recipe from Food.com.
Provided by budgiesntiels
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the egg.
- Add the milk, crumbs, onion, salt, sage and pepper.
- Crumble beef over the egg mixture and mix well.
- Shape into two loaves.
- Place in a shallow bakining dish coated with cooking spray.
- Combine the catchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
- Spoon over the meatloaves.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until the meat is no longer pin and and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees; drain.
MEATLOAF FOR TWO
Another great recipe from the Indianapolis Star's Friday Taste section. Try this when you don't want a whole meat loaf, when there are only one or two people for dinner and you don't want leftovers. Very quick to make. Photo: www.melskitchencafe.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Meatloafs
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a medium bowl, beat milk, egg and Worcestershire sauce with a fork. Mix in beef, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
- 2. Shape into 2 (4-by-2-1/2-inch) loaves. Place in an ungreased 8-inch square pan. Brush loaves with barbecue sauce.
- 3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 18-22 minutes until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with mashed potatoes.
SIMPLE 2 PERSON MEATLOAF
Make and share this Simple 2 Person Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by peter deuel
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- put all ingredients in a large bowl and mix with your hands (it's easier,and mixes better than a spoon).
- If mixture is to wet add more bread crumbs,if to dry add more milk.
- Line a 13 x 11 baking sheet with foil.
- Form meat into a loaf on pan.
- cover meat wih ketchup and spread evenly over meat.
- Lay bacon over the loaf and wrap underneath.
- bake in 350 degree oven 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve with garlic mashed potatoes.
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
ITALIAN SEASONED MEATLOAF FOR TWO
The original recipe was found in the 1998 edition of Taste of Home's " The Best of Country Cooking ".I did add alot of different ingredients that wasn't in the original, but I still wanted to thank Kim McMurl of Fargo, North Dakota for sending the original into them.Make sure to let meatloaf " rest " for a few minutes, so it won't fall apart when you slice it. Submitted to " ZAAR " on October 28, 2009.
Provided by Chef shapeweaver
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 small loaf, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl mix well the first 9 ingredients.
- Add pork and mix well.
- Shape into a loaf and place into a small greased rectangular baking dish.
- Mix together topping ingredients, and pour over meatloaf.
- Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.7, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 190.8, Sodium 1317.8, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 1, Sugar 43.6, Protein 25.8
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground meats: Combining different types of ground meat, such as beef, pork, and veal, adds flavor and texture to the meatloaf.
- Soak the bread in milk: Soaking the bread in milk before adding it to the meatloaf mixture helps to keep the meatloaf moist and tender.
- Season the meatloaf well: Use a variety of seasonings, such as garlic, onion, herbs, and spices, to flavor the meatloaf.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture can make the meatloaf tough.
- Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature helps to prevent it from drying out.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing helps to keep the juices in the meatloaf.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful meatloaf that your family and friends will love.
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