Best 7 My Prize Winning Meatloaf Recipes

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# Meatloaf: An American Comfort Food Classic

Are you looking for a hearty, comforting dish that will satisfy the whole family? Look no further than meatloaf, a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This article features a collection of mouthwatering meatloaf recipes that will elevate your dinner table experience. From a traditional meatloaf recipe to more adventurous variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, there's something for every taste. Get ready to indulge in this savory dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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

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.

MEAT LOAF



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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

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)

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.

PRIZE WINNING MEATLOAF RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-16416

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
1 cup tomato juice or tomato sauce
3/4 cup Quaker® Oats, quick or old fashioned, uncooked
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour to medium (160°F) doneness until not pink in center and juices show no pink color. Let stand 5 minutes; drain off any juices before slicing. Plate, serve and enjoy!

PRIZE WINNING MEATLOAF



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This is a great go to recipe. It's easy and relatively inexpensive to make.

Provided by Tracy McBurney

Categories     Beef

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef or turkey
3/4 c quaker oats
3/4 c finely chopped onion
1/2 c ketchup
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/2 c grated onion
1 c ketchup
5 Tbsp brown sugar
1-2 Tbsp vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredientsin large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Bake 50-55 minutes or until meatloaf is to medium doneness. (Beef 160 degrees, Turkey 170).
  • 2. Twenty minutes before the meatloaf is done, drain off grease and liquid. Cover the meatloaf with 1/2 cup of the grated onion. Mix the remaining sauce ingredients in a pan and heat slightly, do not boil. Brush on top of meatloaf. If you like more sauce you can always double the ingredients. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

GRANDMA HILL'S PRIZE WINNING MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Grandma Hill's Prize Winning Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup oats, uncooked
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; mix well.
  • Press firmly into ungreased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour in 350* oven.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  • For Hamburgers: Omit egg; reduce tomato juice to ½ cup. Shape into 8 patties.
  • For Meatballs: Omit tomato juice and egg; add 2/3 cup milk. Shape into 16 meatballs. Brown in large skillet in small amount of oil. Drain. Combine 1 - 12oz can tomato paste, 1 cup water, 1 ½ tsp oregano leaves and 1 tsp salt. Add to meatballs; simmer 30 minutes. 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 84.3, Sodium 583.1, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 19.4

MY PRIZE WINNING MEATLOAF



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It took my almost ten years of experimenting with different techniques and flavors before I got it just right. It won first place in last year's kentukcy state fair meatloaf and meatball contest.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb lean ground chuck
1 (6 ounce) box cornbread stuffing mix
1/2 cup red bell pepper
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons steak sauce
1 egg
salt
pepper
1/4 cup knorr tomato soup mix
chili powder
garlic salt
cumin
1 cup French dressing
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
5 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cider

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients (except the last four) well and shape into a a loaf. Bake for 30 minutes on 400 degrees and then glaze with last four ingredients and bake 30 more and then slice and serve.
  • Cook's tips-to soak up grease, place a couple of slices on the bottom of your pan before baking.For more flavor, make 1 hour before baking and chill in the fridge for flavors to fully marry together.

QUAKER OATMEAL PRIZE WINNING MEAT LOAF



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Categories     Beef     Roast     Quick & Easy     High Fiber

Yield 6 to 8 People

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup Quaker® Oats
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup catsup
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until meatloaf is to medium doneness (160°F for beef, 170°F for turkey), until not pink in center and juices show no pink color. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. As good as the meatloaf is, it would not be complete without the sauce. Mom formed the mixture into a loaf and placed it in the middle of a roast pan to cook. Twenty minutes before it was done, the grease/liquid was drained off. She then covered the meatloaf with 1/2 cup of grated onion, followed by 1 cup of (Heinz) ketchup mixed with 4T of brown sugar, 4T vinegar, 2T Worchestershire Sauce; heated mixed ingredients but did not boil. I always make a double batch to spoon over each piece. Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 2 days, or wrap airtight and freeze up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. This will give your meatloaf a more flavorful and moist texture.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Add some moisture to the meatloaf mixture. This can be done with eggs, milk, or broth. You can also add some vegetables, such as grated carrots or zucchini.
  • Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish. Make sure the meatloaf is not too thick, or it will not cook evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until it is done. You can tell if the meatloaf is done by inserting a meat thermometer into the center. The meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the meatloaf to hold its shape and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, 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 meatloaf recipe a try.

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