JERRY'S MEATLOAF
This is the meatloaf recipe that I make all the time. It's a combination of the meatloaf my mom always used made at home, my grandma's hamburgers (which she always made with onion soup mix), and the meatloaf recipe on the back of the onion soup mix boxes, along with a few additions of my own. It's named after my late father-in-law, as it was his favorite, and I made it for him often. Since it makes a big loaf, we'd often take leftovers to him, or invite him over for dinner. If he felt I hadn't made it recently enough, he'd drop off a pound of ground beef and ask me to mix up a batch that he could bake for himself. I've never understood the draw of meatloaf sandwiches, but Jerry said this meatloaf made great sandwiches! The real 'secret' ingredient that makes this 'pop' is the sauce on top. My husband thought it was BBQ sauce the first time I made it! He insists that I make extra sauce to add to the meatloaf at the table! This, along with the oatmeal, came from my mom's meatloaf that I learned to mix up at a young age while my parents were doing chores in the barn. It was tough to put measurements on the sauce, because I've always just dumped and tasted, but I made myself measure when I made this last time. The problem is, my photo was taken of reheated leftovers the next day, so it's not quite as good as the fresh meatloaf! Our favorite way to serve this is with mashed potatoes and any green vegetable, whether it be broccoli, peas, or grean beans. A basic brown gravy on the potatoes, bumping into the ketchup sauce on the juicy meatloaf...mmmmm. I think I'm drooling just thinking about it! True comfort food! Preparation time includes 1 hour chill time before baking.
Provided by SrtaMaestra
Categories Meat
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Crumble ground chuck into a large bowl.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix over meat. Mix together with wooden spoon (or dig in and use your hands).
- Add remaining meatloaf ingredients and mix well. Using your hands, while messy, works the best!
- Add a little water (up to 1/4 cup) if the mixture seems too dry. This depends on the moisture content of the ground chuck & your own personal preference.
- If possible, refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight, before baking, to allow the flavors to blend.
- Shape meat into a wide, flat loaf, and place in a 9 x 13 pan sprayed with cooking spray (makes cleanup easier).
- Bake at 350 for 1/2 hour.
- Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients and mix well. Spread a thin layer of the sauce over the meatloaf after baking 1/2 hour.
- Return meatloaf to oven for about 1/2 hour, or until done. The loaf will be more firm when done. If in doubt, cut in half and check to make sure it isn't pink in the center.
- Serve hot, topped with more of the ketchup sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 1059.5, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 20.1, Protein 4.7
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Maple Mathieson
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.
Amjed Hussan
[email protected]This recipe is amazing. I used a combination of ground beef and ground turkey, and it was a huge hit with my family.
Snigdha Rahman
[email protected]Overall, great recipe. I used half ground beef, half ground pork, added chopped onion, celery, and green pepper to the mix.
matan malka
[email protected]Meatloaf was on the dry side, even after lowering cooking temp and adding extra broth. Sauce overpowered any other flavors.
Ansari Shehzad
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The instructions were unclear, and my meatloaf came out dry and crumbly. I won't be trying it again.
Z Gil
[email protected]I've been making this meatloaf for years, because it's just that good. It's a family favorite, and everyone always raves about it.
Prosanto Prosanto
[email protected]I'm always looking for new meatloaf recipes to try, and I was really impressed with this one. It was simple to follow, and the end result was lip-smacking good!
amajinme
[email protected]I was looking for a classic meatloaf recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It took me less than an hour, and the meatloaf tasted amazing!
chi illes
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatloaf, but this recipe has changed my mind. It had the BEST flavor, and the texture was perfect.
Bee Thoggin
[email protected]So easy to make, and incredibly delicious! I will definitely be making this again and again!
IMOH JOHNSON
[email protected]I didn't have ketchup on hand, so I used barbecue sauce instead. It was still delicious!
Gpbob Bob
[email protected]Made this meatloaf last night, and it came out SO GOOD! I used ground turkey, which is a healthier twist I'm thrilled about. The meatloaf was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and filling. My entire family went back for seconds. This recipe is a definite