Best 7 Momma Sheas Best Ever Meatloaf Recipes

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**Momma Shea's Best Ever Meatloaf: A Culinary Symphony of Comfort**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with Momma Shea's Best Ever Meatloaf, a dish that elevates the classic meatloaf to a symphony of flavors. This meatloaf is not just a meal; it's a testament to tradition, a comforting embrace that warms the soul.

The article presents a collection of meatloaf recipes, each with its own unique flair. From the classic version, crafted with ground beef, pork, and a blend of spices, to the tantalizing turkey meatloaf, bursting with lean protein and a medley of herbs. There's also a vegetarian meatloaf, a plant-based marvel that proves vegetables can be just as satisfying as meat.

But the culinary adventure doesn't stop there. The article also offers a savory meatloaf made with a combination of beef and sausage, adding a smoky, robust dimension. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, there's a meatloaf recipe that caters to their dietary needs without compromising on taste.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, Momma Shea's Best Ever Meatloaf has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to create a dish that will become a cherished family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOMMA'S MEATLOAF



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Momma's Meatloaf is a classic meatloaf that has the best flavor ever! This meatloaf recipe is easy to make, holds together, and has the best glaze on top!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 white onion (diced)
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, knead together the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, basil, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Shape the meat into a loaf and put it into the prepared pan. Bake in the 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
  • Mix up the glaze in a small bowl by whisking together the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush it over the hot meatloaf.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 896 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S MEAT LOAF



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Mom made the best meatloaf, and now I do, too. When I first met my husband, he didn't care for homemade meatloaf, but this won him over. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; remove 1/2 cup for sauce. Spread remaining mixture over meat loaf., Bake 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

MOM'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h57m

Yield 4 Blue-Plate Dinner Specials

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons butter
3/4 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
1 cup minced onions
1/2 cup minced green peppers
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 to 1 cup bread crumbs
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
2 cups veal stock
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a roasting pan with the butter. In a mixing bowl, add beef, pork, onions, peppers, garlic, eggs, cream, and bread crumbs. Blend thoroughly. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place on the prepared pan. Pour the stock over the top and place in the oven. Place in the oven and bake for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally. Remove the pan from the oven. Using a long spatula, remove the meat loaf from the pan. Place the roasting pan on the stove, over high heat. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 2 tablespoons water. Whisk the slurry into the gravy. Bring the liquid to a boil and cook for few minutes, stirring constantly. Season the gravy with salt and pepper. Slice the meatloaf in to 8 pieces. Serve two slices of meat loaf per person with a spoonful of gravy.

MOMMA'S MMM-MMM-MAGNIFICENT MEATLOAF



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I've never been a big meatloaf fan but I like this recipe. My family raves about it! I think the onion, mushroom, cheese and bacon combination really makes it stand out from your ordinary meatloaf!

Provided by 3BoysMomma

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 (12 ounce) package bulk pork breakfast sausage
6 fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
½ cup instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4 strips bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix the ground beef, sausage, mushrooms, onion, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, oatmeal, garlic powder, pepper, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Form into a loaf and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lie the bacon strips across the top of the meatloaf.
  • 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 517.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 605.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MOM'S MEATLOAF



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This is the only meatloaf I ever liked! Seasoned with fresh onion,a touch of bell pepper, and glazed with a sweet ketchup sauce. For our small family, we cook one loaf and freeze the other to cook at a later time.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup crushed saltine crackers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, tomato sauce, eggs, onion, bell pepper, salt, thyme, and marjoram in a large bowl and mix well. Shape beef mixture into two equally sized loaves. Place both loaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Meanwhile, mix ketchup and corn syrup in a small bowl to make a glaze.
  • Remove baking dish from the oven and remove foil. Brush glaze onto the loaves. Return baking dish to the oven uncovered, and continue baking until loaves are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 165.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 859.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

MOM'S BEST MEATLOAF



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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

1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup quick-cooking oats
⅛ cup cornmeal
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ cup tomato juice
½ cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 dash liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring

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

MOM'S BEST MEAT LOAF



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This is no ordinary meat loaf - the recipe is so good it's been passed down in our family for three generations. The zesty seasoning gives the flavor a spark. I remember Mom's delicious meals. She loved to serve this meat loaf. -Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Drizzle top of loaf with ketchup; bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf. - Add vegetables like onions, celery, and carrots to the meatloaf mixture for added nutrition and flavor. - Use bread crumbs or crackers to help bind the meatloaf mixture together. - Season the meatloaf mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. - Top the meatloaf with a glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for a sweet and tangy flavor. - Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature to prevent it from drying out. - Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Momma Shea's Best Ever Meatloaf is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its moist and flavorful texture, sweet and tangy glaze, and easy-to-follow instructions, this meatloaf is a perfect meal for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious main dish, give Momma Shea's Best Ever Meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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