Best 10 Rees Favorite Meatloaf Recipes

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**Ree's Favorite Meatloaf: A Classic Comfort Dish with a Twist**

Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with Ree's Favorite Meatloaf, a classic comfort food elevated with unique ingredients and cooking techniques. This delectable dish combines ground beef, pork, and veal for a rich and succulent meatloaf, while a blend of spices, herbs, and vegetables adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile. Discover the secrets behind Ree's exceptional meatloaf, from the perfect combination of meats to the secret ingredient that adds a touch of tanginess. Elevate your meatloaf game with this must-try recipe, and explore variations such as the Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf and the Mini Meatloaves for individual servings.

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

PIONEER WOMAN FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Enjoy this, my friends! If you're on the fence about meatloaf, or even if you've written it off entirely as something you'd never ever try, give this a shot. Consider it adventure eating, like huitlacoche. Or calf nuts.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup whole milk
6 slices white bread
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
3/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, minced
4 whole eggs, beaten
10 slices bacon, thin
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several minutes.
  • Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour in beaten eggs.
  • With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a broiler pan, which will allow the fat to drain. (Line the bottom of the pan with foil to avoid a big mess!).
  • Lay bacon slices over the top, tucking them underneath the meatloaf.
  • Make the sauce. Add ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and hot sauce in a mixing bowl. Stir together. Pour 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the bacon. Spread with a spoon.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Pour another 1/3 of the sauce over the top.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Slice and serve with remaining sauce.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes. Yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.3, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 1217, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.7, Protein 33.5

MY FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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This recipe from The Pioneer Woman Cooks cookbook makes you to rethink meatloaf, with a blanket of thin, flavorful bacon and tangy-sweet sauce.

Categories     main dish     meat

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Meatloaf:
1 c. whole milk
6 slices white bread
2 lb. ground beef
1 c. (heaping) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
3/4 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. minced flat-leaf parsley
4 whole eggs, beaten
10 slices thin/regular bacon
For the Sauce:
1 1/2 c. ketchup
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
Tabasco, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚. Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several minutes.
  • Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Pour in beaten eggs.
  • With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a broiler pan, which will allow the fat to drain. (Line the bottom of the pan with foil to avoid a big mess!)
  • Lay bacon slices over the top, tucking them underneath the meatloaf.
  • Make the sauce: add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and hot sauce in a mixing bowl. Stir together. Pour 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the bacon. Spread with a spoon.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, then pour another 1/3 of the sauce over the top. Bake for another 15 minutes. Slice and serve with remaining sauce.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes. Yummy!

THE BEST MEATLOAF



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We opted for an all-beef meatloaf rather than the traditional mix of beef, veal and pork because we wanted that satisfying big beef flavor. Milk adds richness and tenderizes the meat, preventing it from getting tough or dry. We also cook the onion instead of adding it raw as many recipes suggest, which imparts a welcome sweetness and eliminates that harsh raw onion flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
2 pounds 80/20 ground beef chuck
1/2 cup panko

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Whisk the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl until completely combined. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of the ketchup and cook until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is thick and brick red colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the onions cool slightly. Then add them to the beaten eggs and mix to combine.
  • Add the beef to the egg and onion mixture. Break up the meat with a fork or wooden spoon, and then mix to thoroughly combine; you don't want to see any lumps of raw beef. Add the panko and mix to combine. Stir the meat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 7 seconds; it will become more homogenous and tackier.
  • Transfer the meat to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 9-by-5-inch loaf. Smooth the top and evenly spread the remaining ketchup over top. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

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 350 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 meatloaf will be dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 (10 to 11-ounce) portions and shape each portion into a small loaf on a sheet pan. Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on the top of each portion. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees F and the meat loaves are cooked through. Serve hot.

REE'S FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Oh My Goodness! This maybe Ree's Favorite Meatloaf; 'The Pioneer Woman' but I now have claimed it to be mine also! Wow! What a meatloaf..I can't say enough about it. I'll tell you what, In my house this is the recipe of the year. I am not kidding.It makes 2 fantastic loaves. When I make it - which will be very soon, I WILL post a...

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c whole milk
6 slice white bread
2 lb ground beef
1 c parmesan cheese, freshly grated, heaping
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
3/4 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c flat leafed parsley, minced
4 whole eggs, beaten
10 slice thin, regular bacon
SAUCE
1 1/2 c ketchup
1/3 c brown sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
tabasco, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several minutes.
  • 2. Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Pour in beaten eggs.
  • 3. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a broiler pan, which will allow the fat to drain. (Line the bottom of the pan with foil to avoid a big mess!)
  • 4. Lay bacon slices over the top, tucking them underneath the meatloaf.
  • 5. Make the sauce: add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and hot sauce in a mixing bowl. Stir together. Pour 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the bacon. Spread with a spoon.
  • 6. Bake for 45 minutes, then pour another 1/3 of the sauce over the top. Bake for another 15 minutes. Slice and serve with remaining sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes. My mouth is so watering right now. **It's the sauce folks!

SHEET PAN MEATLOAF



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for the sheet pan
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
6 slices white sandwich bread
3 pounds ground beef
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 slices regular bacon, cooked crisp, cooled and chopped
Mashed potatoes and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a half-sheet pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, which will absorb the juices during cooking.
  • Pour the milk over the bread in a bowl and allow it to soak up the milk. Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, seasoned salt, parsley and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the eggs. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.
  • Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared sheet pan, spreading all the way to the edges and corners.
  • Next, make the glaze: Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until well combined. Brush the mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Sprinkle with the bacon.
  • Bake until the meat is cooked through and slightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, then cut into squares and serve with the mashed potatoes. Garnish with the chopped parsley.

MEATLOAF



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
20 saltine crackers, crumbled
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
Slices of white bread, lettuce and tomato, for making sandwiches, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a stand mixer, mix the beef, cracker crumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and onion until just blended. Shape the mixture into two loaves and place side by side crosswise in a 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan. Bake the loaves for 1 hour, or until they are browned. Transfer to a platter immediately and allow the loaves to cool slightly and firm up before slicing.
  • For sandwich: cut 2 thick slices of cooled meatloaf and place on white bread with lettuce and tomato. If you've never had a cold meatloaf sandwich the next day, you don't know what you're missing

MY FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Make and share this My Favorite Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb real lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon onion powder (powder gives stronger flavor) or 1/2 tablespoon minced onion (powder gives stronger flavor)
14 saltine crackers, crushed
1/4 cup ketchup, approx
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Form into a loaf and place in a foil-lined bread pan. (There usually is about 2 inches of space on both ends between the meatloaf and the pan).
  • Making sure the top is flat to insure even cooking.
  • You can top it with extra ketchup, if desired.
  • Bake at 425°F for 45 minutes.

BEST-EVER MEAT LOAF



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The combination of onion, carrots, parsley and cheese-plus the tomato-mustard topping-makes this meat loaf really colorful. The recipe lends itself easily to being doubled or halved to suit the number you're cooking for, and it freezes well, too. It's the best meatloaf ever! -Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
3 slices bread, torn
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 cup shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
TOPPING:
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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:

  • Preheat the oven: Before starting to prepare the meatloaf, preheat the oven to the desired temperature. This ensures that the oven is at the right temperature when the meatloaf is ready to bake and helps it cook evenly.
  • Use a quality ground beef: The type of ground beef you use can greatly affect the taste and texture of your meatloaf. Choose a ground beef that is at least 80% lean for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Add moisture: Meatloaf can sometimes be dry, so adding moisture is important. You can do this by adding ingredients like eggs, bread crumbs, milk, or vegetables to the meatloaf mixture.
  • Season the meatloaf well: Don't be afraid to season the meatloaf generously. Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful and aromatic meatloaf.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing the meatloaf can make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, then form the meatloaf into a loaf shape.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan: Baking the meatloaf in a loaf pan helps it hold its shape and cook evenly.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: After the meatloaf is finished baking, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf, making it more moist and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Ree Drummond's Favorite Meatloaf recipe is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit. With its simple ingredients and flavorful seasonings, this meatloaf is sure to be a favorite in your family. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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