Best 7 Savory Herb Meatloaf Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Calling all meatloaf enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our savory herb meatloaf, a delectable dish that combines the hearty goodness of ground beef with a symphony of aromatic herbs and spices. This classic comfort food is elevated to new heights with our carefully curated selection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless favorite. From the classic all-American meatloaf to its Italian-inspired counterpart, we have something to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer a traditional meatloaf with a rich, flavorful sauce or a lighter, healthier version packed with vegetables, our recipes have got you covered. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect savory herb meatloaf.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEAT LOAF



Meat Loaf image

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.

SAVORY HERBS BEEF MEATLOAF



Savory Herbs Beef MeatLoaf image

I love Meatloaf, there are so many ways to make it, every recipe one has is a good one. I like to play around with the ingredients. I came across Grill Mates on payday, I use their flavors all the time and everything I use with Grill Mates is delicious. I liked the new flavor(Limited Edition)Belgian-Style White Ale. I decided to...

Provided by Eileen Hineline

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1- 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (6 ounce) box stove top stuffing mix (any flavor)i used savory herbs stove top stuffing mix
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
1/3 cup ketchup
1/2 tsp basil leaves(great value)
1/2 tsp. original blend salt - salt free mrs. dash seasoning
1 tsp. grill mates new flavor-belgian-style white ale seasoning
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs.
1 - 2.5 oz pkg. onion soup mix(any brand)

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-Heat oven to 350 Mix wet ingredients first in a large bowl and then add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • 2. Use a non stick spray for your loaf pan. 8x8 or slightly larger.
  • 3. Bake one hour. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!.
  • 4. *** Use can add bbq sauce on top last 5 minutes of baking for a delicious flavor instead of kethcup.

MOIST & SAVORY MEAT LOAF



Moist & Savory Meat Loaf image

Stop searching for a go-to meat loaf recipe. This is it! Your family will be delighted with this mixture of beef, pork and sauteed onion, with a sweet- and-tangy sauce baked onto the top. Cheese crackers are the secret ingredient in this one. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup finely crushed cheese crackers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil in a small skillet until tender. Cool to room temperature., Combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, crackers, salt, pepper, thyme and onion in a large bowl. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine ketchup and brown sugar; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce. Freeze option: Bake meat loaf without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare sauce as directed; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

COUNTRY HERBED MEAT LOAF



Country Herbed Meat Loaf image

I have three small children and I'm always trying new meat loaf recipes. This recipe is something I developed, and it's one of the first meat loaves that my kids really went for. See if your kids like it, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

HERB SAUCE:
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
MEAT LOAF:
2 pounds ground beef or combination of ground beef, pork and veal
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons milk
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat oil on high. Saute the mushrooms; onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and sugar. Remove 1-1/2 cups. Add water, bay leaf and basil to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, combine all meat loaf ingredients with 1-1/2 cups reserved sauce. press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Unmold onto a roasting pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from oven; drain. Spread 1/2 cup of herb sauce over top of meat loaf. Return to oven for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and serve remaining sauce over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SAVORY HERB MEATLOAF



Savory Herb Meatloaf image

This is by far my favorite meatloaf recipe. It is moist and savory, and has always been a big hit anytime I've made it. If you want to lighten it up, you can substitute ground turkey, and it still turns out great!

Provided by serabear

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef (I usually use 90/10)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 eggs
2 teaspoons minced garlic, plus more
garlic, to taste
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 2 1/2 teaspoons spiced mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons barbecue sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • mix all ingredients well, add additional salt and pepper if you like.
  • pat into an ungreased loaf pan, smear top of loaf with a little ketchup and bbq sauce.
  • bake uncovered at 350, 45 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.6, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 173.4, Sodium 620.5, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 32.8

SAVORY HERB MEATLOAF



Savory Herb Meatloaf image

I don't really care for meatloaf with ketchup, so I came up with a more herb flavored recipe with a roasted red pepper cream sauce. This recipe makes 2 good sized loaves, so you may want to halve the recipe. The sauce is a modified recipe from Food & Wine Magazine.

Provided by Artful Dodger

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 11-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 medium onion, diced
1 lb mushroom, stemmed and sliced thick
1/4 cup garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried dill
2 cups roasted red peppers
5 lbs lean ground beef
10 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
5 medium eggs
1/4 cup rubbed sage
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 (28 ounce) can roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sherry wine
2 teaspoons white vinegar
3 slices sourdough bread or 3 slices white bread
1 cup roasted walnut, and chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (Thai chili sauce, can be found at Asian grocery stores)
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
salt
3/4 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Meatloaf Directions.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the crust from the rye, cit it into cubes and set it aside to go a little stale.
  • Sautee the onions over medium heat until just starting to caramelize.
  • Add mushrooms, minced garlic, salt and dill and cook until mushrooms start to soften.
  • Drain off and discard the liquid (I use a sieve and coffee filter to keep the herbs in the mix).
  • Slice the roasted red peppers into 1/4" strips and add to the mushroom mix.
  • Mix the beef with the rye and the rest of the ingredients (except the vegetable mix) until smooth.
  • Mix in vegetable mix until eavenly distributed, then form into loaves. I use 2 9 1/2"x13" cake pans. The loaves don't touch the sides, but they hold shape well.
  • Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until at least 155 degrees internal temperature.
  • Sauce directions.
  • Remove the crusts form the sourdough, cube and set aside to go stale.
  • Drain the peppers, keeping about 2 oz of the liquid (if you roast your own peppers, just use 2 oz of water), cut the peppers into wide strips (1 1/2"-2").
  • Put the peppers, 2 oz liquid, garlic, olive oil, chili, cayenne, salt and cumin in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Once it starts to boil, lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer for 10 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the cover and raise the heat level to cook off any remaining liquid then pour peppers into a food processor or blender (blender not ideal, but should work).
  • In a seperate bowl, whisk together the sherry , vinegar and lemon juice.
  • Toss the bread cubes in the liquid until it's all absorbed.
  • Add the bread to the peppers along with the sriracha and walnuts, blend into a coarse paste and add salt to your taste.
  • This can be served as a dip at this point, but for our purpose add the half and half and mix until evenly blended, serve warm over the meatloaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.1, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 2424.9, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 53.5

BEST EVER MEATLOAF WITH BROWN GRAVY



Best Ever Meatloaf with Brown Gravy image

This is very tasty and old-fashioned. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy. Divide into two recipes.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
¾ cup fresh bread crumbs
½ cup chili sauce
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chili sauce, egg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; mix well. Shape into an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • Place loaf pan on a rack in an oven-roasting pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until done. Cook until internal temperature measures 160 degrees F (70 degrees C); the meat should be well done, with no trace of pink. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • While the meatloaf is resting, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until tender. Add beef broth; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine water and cornstarch in a small cup; stir into broth. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 430.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground meats. This will give your meatloaf a more complex flavor and texture. You can use any combination of ground beef, pork, veal, lamb, or turkey. If you're using a leaner meat, like turkey, add some ground pork or beef to help keep it moist.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are evenly combined.
  • Use fresh herbs. This will give your meatloaf the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use about half the amount.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help the meatloaf hold its shape and keep it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Savory herb meatloaf is a classic comfort food that's perfect for a hearty meal. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful meatloaf that your family will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give savory herb meatloaf a try.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #main-dish     #beef     #easy     #dietary     #comfort-food     #low-carb     #ground-beef     #low-in-something     #meat     #taste-mood     #savory     #3-steps-or-less     #4-hours-or-less

Related Topics