MEAT LOAF 101
Or is it Meatloaf? However this classic comfort food is spelled, most families have THEIR WAY of fixing a meat loaf and no other way will do. If you grew up without the comfort of meat loaf, it's truly easy to make. You simply need ground meat, eggs (1 per pound of meat), some sort of breading, chopped veggies, and some sauces...
Provided by Fran Miller
Categories Beef
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. There are different schools of thought when it comes to baking meat loaf. Some people like using loaf pans. Maybe it's because I often use "cheaper" ground meat, but I find that the grease soaks into the meat loaf too much when I use loaf pans. Instead, I cover a 13 x 9" baking pan with foil and set aside.
- 2. Put the ground meat, eggs, chopped veggies, bread crumbs/oats, worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 of the tomato sauce into a large bowl.
- 3. Mix all ingredients together. Some people try to do this with a large paddle spoon, but I just smoosh it together using one hand, keeping the other hand clean so I can add more bread crumbs, if necessary. The mixture should be firm, so it will stick together while baking, but not stiff.
- 4. While the mixture is still in the bowl, begin shaping it into one or two oblong "loaves."
- 5. Put the loaf or loaves into the prepared baking pan. I like to top the loaf/loaves with the rest of the tomato sauce, leftover green pepper strips, and parmesan cheese. Like this for one loaf...
- 6. ...or maybe this, for two loaves.
- 7. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 75 minutes or so. (I've been known to cut into a meat loaf, if I really can't decide if it's done in the middle. I'm sure there's a rule about NOT doing that, but I'm a rebel that way...)
- 8. Once you decide your meat loaf is done, remove it from the oven & take it out of the pan. (You really don't want it soaking up any grease, you know?) Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 9. TOMATO GRAVY, anyone? This southern accompaniment is easy to make in the last few minutes of baking the meatloaf. Check it out here: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-gravy/tomato-gravy.html
- 10. Serve with your favorite side dishes. That would be mashed potatoes & corn, as shown here, or https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/potatoes/helens-cheesy-potatoes.html?p=1 and maybe https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/corn-bake.html?p=2. (These recipes can also be found in my personal recipe section.) Now wasn't that easy? =^..^=
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Phionah kuhairwa
[email protected]This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Yessica ASales
[email protected]I've made this meatloaf several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Kevin Roman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great.
Vegam ff
[email protected]I love the way this meatloaf holds together. It's perfect for slicing and serving.
RANGO OP
[email protected]This meatloaf is so moist and juicy. It's the best I've ever had.
Ramos Amos
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ketchup, but the glaze on this meatloaf is amazing.
Tan Bir
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Iris Badon
[email protected]I love the way this meatloaf is seasoned. It's so flavorful.
Bra B (MaBenzo!)
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic comfort food.
Pakhtoon Amjad
[email protected]I've never made meatloaf before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out perfectly and my family loved it.
Jan jan Jan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the meatloaf turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Kamree Allen
[email protected]I made this meatloaf for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky eater ate it all up.
Chalaka Dilshan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Oladipupo Olayinka precious
[email protected]This is the best meatloaf I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and it's so moist.
Alikhan Shah
[email protected]I've made this meatloaf several times and it always comes out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Paul Williams
[email protected]I added some chopped vegetables to the meatloaf and it turned out great! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Arslan Arshad
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef.
Larry
[email protected]I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
mia french
[email protected]I've tried many meatloaf recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect texture.
Ustad Jee
[email protected]This meatloaf recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. My family loves it.