Best 9 Our Familys Favorite Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting aroma of our family's treasured meatloaf, a culinary masterpiece that has been passed down through generations. This hearty dish embodies the essence of home cooking, featuring a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, expertly seasoned with a symphony of herbs and spices. Encased in a savory glaze, the meatloaf emerges from the oven, its crust boasting a tantalizing golden-brown hue. Accompanying the meatloaf is a medley of delectable recipes that elevate the dining experience. Discover the tangy and refreshing cucumber salad, a refreshing symphony of crisp cucumbers, zesty vinegar, and a hint of dill. Embark on a flavor journey with the cheesy mashed potatoes, a classic side dish that delivers a velvety texture and a burst of cheesy goodness. Elevate your meal with the vibrant green beans, lightly sautéed to retain their crispness and vibrant color, finished with a sprinkle of garlic and a hint of lemon. These recipes harmoniously unite to create a culinary symphony that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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

OUR FAMILY'S FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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A family favorite and most requested for Sunday Dinners. The combination of beef, veal and pork make for a very tasty meal. The seasonings will leave you asking for more helpings of this. IF and that's a big IF there is any leftover, try making some Meatloaf Sandwiches. Put a little Coleslaw on top and then add your bun. You can...

Provided by Tammy Raynes

Categories     Meatloafs

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground pork
2 c fresh bread crumbs, cubed
1 c milk
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 c minced onion
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp dried sage
1/4 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp garlic salt
3 Tbsp ketchup

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Spray 9x5" loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. In large bowl, combine beef, veal, pork and bread cubes; mix well. In another large bowl, combine milk, egg and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Pour milk mixture into beef mixture; mix well.
  • 3. In small bowl, combine onion, salt, pepper, mustard, sage, celery salt and garlic salt; mix well. Stir into meat mixture.
  • 4. Form mixture into loaf pan; drizzle with ketchup. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160 degrees.

BEST MEATLOAF RECIPES YOU NEED TO TRY!



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We love meatloaf recipes around here. So I've gathered up my favorites that will make for an easy and flavorful dinner! This list has a type of meatloaf for everyone! Including old-school classic meatloaf recipes, a few copycat restaurant favorites, plus many other different variations!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Beef Dishes     Dinner Recipes     Main Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs ground beef ((ground chuck is preferred, or use a ground beef/ground pork combo))
1 1/2 cups quick oats ((or plain breadcrumbs))
1/2 cup white onion ((or yellow onion, finely diced))
3 large eggs
1 Tbsp meatloaf seasoning ((see recipe, or use 1 packet store-bought seasoning mix))
1/3 cup ketchup ((plus more for topping the meatloaf if desired))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, quick oats, diced onion, eggs, meatloaf seasoning, and ketchup. Mix until just combined, do not over-mix.
  • Transfer the meatloaf mixture into your prepared loaf pan then shape so that the loaf is mounded at the top. Or transfer the loaf mixture to your baking sheet and form it into a loaf approximately the same size as a loaf pan (9x5-inch).
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes, remove from the oven and coat with an additional 1/3 cup of ketchup or BBQ sauce if desired. Return to the oven and finish cooking for an additional 10-20 minutes. Your meatloaf is done when it has an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  • Remove from the oven when done, drain off the excess grease, and then allow your meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TENNESSEE MEATLOAF: A PARTON FAMILY FAVORITE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 egg
1 onion chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together beef, crumbs, egg, onion, salt, pepper and 1/2 of tomato sauce. Form into loaf and put into shallow pan. Combine rest of the tomato sauce and all the other ingredients. Pour over loaf. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Baste occasionally.

FAVORITE MEAT LOAF



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Meat loaf is my all-time favorite dish to cook. One year, an aunt and I put together a cookbook that included over 50 variations of that hearty, old-fashioned main course.-Jim Hopkins, Whittier, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and onion powder; mix well. Stir in oats, carrot and parsley. Combine beef and pork; add to egg mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Top with ketchup. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Nutrition Facts :

MY FAMILY'S FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf has been my creation since I was 12 years old and started cooking. I typically just throw it together without mixing and my family always enjoys it more than any others I've tried. (Except my son, who thoroughly enjoys Hawaiian meatloaf!)

Provided by SmoochTheCook

Categories     Meat

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

455 g lean ground turkey
1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant or quick)
60 g egg white substitute
1/2 cup frozen peppers and onions
1/8 cup ketchup (I use sugar free)
2 tablespoons prepared mustard (French's here!)
salt
pepper
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients in a large bowl and mix together using either a fork or clean hands.
  • Roll up 5 sheets of tin foil, placing 3 across the bottom of the crockpot and 2 crossing the others. This gives you a handle to pick the meatloaf up out of the crock and also allows the oils to drain from the meat.
  • Form the mixture into a loaf and set in crockpot on the tinfoil "creation". Add sliced zucchini and squash along the top.
  • Cover, cook on low 8-10 hours.
  • Enjoy and come back to let me know about it! :D.
  • (Note: I use my hand and cut the yolk in 1/2 and then sub 1TBS of egg whites to make it a little lower in cholesterol.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 90, Sodium 311.2, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 24.9

OUR FAMILY'S FAVORITE MEAT LOAF



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This is the good ol' meat loaf I grew up with. I didn't think there was any other kind for years. I was kind of shocked when my mother admitted that she got the recipe from the Quaker Oats box. But who cares? It's easy and it's GOOD! I believe she often served it with baked beans on the side.

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lb ground beef (i use chuck)
3/4 c quick-cooking oats
1/4 c chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 c tomato juice
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Pack firmly into an ungreased loaf pan.
  • 2. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Pour off any grease.
  • 3. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. I like mine with a little ketchup. Some like A-1, mustard, or even plain.

FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Look no further for your new Favorite Meatloaf! Our Favorite Meatloaf uses STOVE TOP Stuffing instead of bread crumbs and is topped with cheddar goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
2 egg whites
3/4 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook onions in dressing in skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Mix meat, stuffing mix, water, egg whites, 1/4 cup ketchup and onions just until blended; shape into 10x5-inch loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with remaining ketchup.
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until done (160°F). Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 24 g

OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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This ultimate meatloaf recipe took rounds and rounds of testing to get just right. Our final version incorporates an ideal blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, aromatics, and breadcrumbs and bakes in a freeform loaf on a baking sheet instead of in a loaf pan for maximum browning. The result is a loaf that is savory, tender, and juicy, yet holds together well when sliced.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Frankenrecipe     Meatloaf     Beef     Ground Beef     Pork     Breadcrumbs     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Egg     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread; see Cooks' Note below)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 20% fat
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup, divided, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" shallow baking dish with foil. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl until ready to use.
  • Pulse onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can finely chop by hand.)
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion mixture, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Worcestershire, and scrape into bowl with breadcrumb mixture. Add beef, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, then mix with your hands to combine.
  • Form meatloaf mixture into a long, well-packed, approximately 5"-wide loaf shape on prepared baking sheet. Brush top of loaf with 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155°F, 60-75 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with more ketchup alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Meatloaf can be made 3 days ahead; wrap in foil and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.

KIDS FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Bored of 'plain old meatloaf'? We tried a recipe with a twist. All you need is some smaller pans in the shapes of characters, or whatever. The kids love the shapes and rave about the taste!!! Mine like to use Winnie the Pooh. Be creative and have fun.

Provided by Mike B.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups crispy wheat cereal squares
1 ½ pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard and mix well. Remove 4 tablespoons of this mixture and reserve for later for the top of the loaves. To the mixture in the bowl, add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion, garlic, egg, milk and ground black pepper and mix together well.
  • Stir in the wheat cereal squares and let stand for 5 minutes. Then break up the cereal squares and add the ground beef, mixing well. Shape the mixture into the mini loaf pans you've decided to use.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 65 minutes. Brush on reserved ketchup mixture and bake for 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 612 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the meatloaf together and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Add an egg to the meat mixture to help bind it together.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Top the meatloaf with a layer of ketchup or barbecue sauce before baking.
  • Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This meatloaf recipe is a classic comfort food that is sure to please the whole family. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its moist and flavorful interior and crispy, caramelized exterior, this meatloaf is a surefire hit. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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