Best 8 My Mothers Belgian Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in the classic comfort food experience with this collection of three diverse yet equally tantalizing meatloaf recipes. Embark on a culinary journey that begins with a traditional Belgian meatloaf, a hearty and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of European home cooking. Savor the rich blend of minced beef, pork and veal, seasoned to perfection with a medley of herbs and spices, and enveloped in a savory bacon weave.

Next, discover a unique twist on the classic with the Asian-inspired meatloaf. This innovative recipe incorporates the bold flavors of the Orient, featuring a delectable combination of ground pork, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil. Topped with a sweet and tangy hoisin glaze, this meatloaf is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Last but not least, embrace the rustic charm of the Italian meatloaf. This flavorful dish showcases the vibrant Mediterranean cuisine, with a combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of Italian herbs. Baked to perfection, this meatloaf is complemented by a rich and savory tomato sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

Whether you prefer the classic Belgian, the exotic Asian, or the rustic Italian style, these meatloaf recipes offer a delightful culinary experience for every palate. Prepare to indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal that will satisfy your cravings and leave you longing for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOM'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef, moistened
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 egg
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the horseradish, mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Add contents of small bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the bread crumbs and combine well.
  • Place mixture into a 1-pound loaf pan. Pour ketchup over top and place in oven.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes.

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.

MY MOM'S MEATLOAF



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This is a family classic. It's so delicious served with some ketchup and sides of potatoes and green beans. Hope you like it too.

Provided by Woowoose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup parsley, minced
1 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 envelope Lipton's)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 cup mushroom, diced
2 lbs lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together, adding beef last.
  • Put into a bread pan and bake at 400 degrees for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 163.1, Sodium 988.9, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 34.5

MY MOM'S MEATLOAF RECIPE



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This is the best meatloaf, we always like to have extra glaze to serve with it at the table as well!

Provided by Connors Mama

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
1/2-1 cup onion, chopped
4 slices white bread, chopped in food processor
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup brown sugar
ketchup, enough to make paste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • In large bowl mix beef, chopped onions, bread and half of the milk with hands.
  • Slowly add the remainder of the milk if needed - too much will make the mixture to runny and it won't form the loaf.
  • Shape into loaf and place in a glass 8x8 or 9x13 baking dish, I add just a little water to the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 45 min, cover the top of the loaf with the glaze and finish baking for 15-20 min longer.
  • Let the loaf sit 10-15 min before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.4, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 167.7, Sodium 1004.6, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 36.9, Protein 32.4

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 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

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 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.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Always prepare all ingredients and equipment before starting to cook. This will help ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor and texture.
  • Proper Seasoning: Don't be afraid to season your dishes well. Salt, pepper, and other spices can greatly enhance the flavor of your food.
  • Cook to Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your meat is cooked to the proper internal temperature. This will help prevent undercooked or overcooked meat.
  • Let Meat Rest: After cooking, let your meat rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Garnish: Don't forget to garnish your dishes with fresh herbs, vegetables, or spices. This will add a pop of color and flavor, making your dishes more visually appealing.

Conclusion:

These recipes from Alice's Recipes are a testament to the love and care that goes into Belgian cooking. From the hearty and flavorful meatloaf to the sweet and fluffy waffles, each dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, these recipes are sure to become favorites in your kitchen. With a little practice and patience, you'll be able to recreate these classic Belgian dishes and enjoy them with your family and friends.

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