Best 8 Sister Helens Meatloaf Recipes

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**Sister Helen's Meatloaf: A Comforting Classic with a Twist**

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Sister Helen's Meatloaf, a delectable dish that has been passed down through generations. This classic recipe, perfected by the legendary Sister Helen, offers a tender and juicy meatloaf enveloped in a savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Made with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, this meatloaf is packed with umami-rich flavors. The addition of bread crumbs, eggs, and spices ensures a moist and flavorful texture, while the secret ingredient, a touch of brown sugar, adds a subtle sweetness that balances the savory notes. Sister Helen's Meatloaf is not just any ordinary meatloaf; it's an experience that will transport you to a cozy kitchen filled with the aromas of home cooking. This article provides two variations of this beloved recipe – a classic version and a unique Swedish Meatloaf, both of which promise to satisfy your cravings for comfort food. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more.

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SISTER HELEN'S MEATLOAF RECIPE



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Provided by boscobojo

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb. ground round steak
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tsp. Accent
1/2 cup warm water
1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
8 oz. tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and thoroughly except for tomato sauce. Put into loaf pan. Cover with 2 strips of bacon. Pour the sauce over all and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

SHEET PAN MEATLOAF AND GREEN BEANS RECIPE



Sheet Pan Meatloaf and Green Beans Recipe image

I'm all about making life easier, so that means the less dishes I have to do the better. I love that this Sheet Pan and Green Bean recipe is a main dish and side dish all in one.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1 onion (diced)
¼ cup ketchup
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cup quick oats
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
10.75 ounce tomato soup (divided, 1 can)
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh green beans
non stick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, onion, ketchup, salt and pepper, oats, bread crumbs, and half the can of soup.
  • Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Form meatloaf mixture into 12 patties and place on baking sheet.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together remaining soup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar.
  • Spoon some of the soup mixture on top of each meatloaf patty.
  • Toss green beans in olive oil until evenly coated and spread out on baking sheet between meatloaf.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until meatloaf is cooked through and green beans are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 431 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE



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When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.

Provided by sillyliltracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ANN LANDER'S MEATLOAF



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Adapted over the years for my family's taste. Original recipe calls for 8 oz. tomato sauce instead of chili sauce over the top. If you don't like sauce on top of your meatloaf, then leave it off. This is an old recipe, written long before MSG (Accent) was determined to be evil. Use at your own risk.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground round
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
3 slices bacon
2 eggs
3/4 cup catsup
chili sauce (or 8 oz. tomato sauce) (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together except bacon and chili sauce.
  • Put in loaf pan.
  • Cover with bacon strips.
  • Pour chili sauce over top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 172, Sodium 1164.4, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.8, Protein 33.1

ORIGINAL ANN LANDERS MEATLOAF



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This is the original version my mom handed down to me and has been one of my family staples since the 70s. I occasionally add other ingredients such as bell pepper or fresh onions, or top with bacon or cheese slice triangles. Sometimes I substitute saltine cracker crumbs to give it a different texture. My favorite part is meatloaf sandwiches from the leftovers.

Provided by MARGO P.

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground beef
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
3/4 cup catsup
1 teaspoon maggi seasoning or 1 teaspoon msg
1/2 cup warm water
1 (1 ounce) package onion soup mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients except tomato sauce.
  • Shape into loaf and place in ungreased pan.
  • Pour tomato sauce over loaf.
  • Bake for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 164.8, Sodium 1235, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 35.2

ANN'S SISTER'S MEATLOAF RECIPE



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This is supposedly Ann Landers' sister's meatloaf recipe.

Provided by Debbie Clark

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
½ cup warm water
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the beef, eggs, crumbs, ketchup, MSG, water and soup mix. Mix well and spoon mixture into loaf pan. Cover with 2 strips of bacon, then cover with tomato sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 156.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1164.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

GRANDMA HELEN'S MEATLOAF



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My grandma was an excellent cook. She never made one bad dish in all the years I knew her. This was one of her best recipes. Meatloaf is much maligned but this one is not only simple, but great. It's a meatloaf even meatloaf haters will love. It's the only meatloaf I'll eat!

Provided by Jennifer Rossi

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Around 2 lb ground chuck
2 celery ribs
1 32 ounce can of stewed tomatoes
1 small white or yellow onion
3 eggs
1 c crushed saltines
salt and pepper to taste
chili powder to cover
TOMATO GRAVY
pan drippings
2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed into cold water
it may be helpful to have a little extra tomato juice on hand if your meatloaf starts running dry while cooking.

Steps:

  • 1. Crush 1 c of saltine crackers. Putting them in a ziploc bag and rolling them with a rolling pin works really well. Set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Open can of tomatoes and squeeze them to get the juice out. It's wise to squeeze these into a deep bowl so you don't get squirted! Save the juice in that bowl and put the squeezed out tomatoes into the bowl you plan to mix your meatloaf in.
  • 3. Finely dice your onion and your celery ribs. Then place your ground chuck, 3 eggs, celery, onions, saltines and tomatoes all together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • 4. Form into an oval loaf shape.Place into a casserole or roasting dish with enough room to contain drippings (I use a 9 x 13), preferably one with a top but you can use foil to cover as well.
  • 5. Cover with a generous shaking of chili powder and pour reserved tomato juice over the top of the loaf. Put in the oven with a cover on it. Cooking time varies a little, but if you use around 2 to 2.25lbs. of chuck it should take 1 hour or so to cook (depending upon your oven, of course). Baste every 20 minutes or so. When the meatloaf is about 15 minutes from being done, take off the top and let it form a crust.
  • 6. Take it out and let it rest about 10 minutes while you're making the gravy.
  • 7. To make the gravy, place the pan drippings in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
  • 8. Take 2 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water and stir into boiling drippings. Stir until thickened. If you're having trouble getting it thick, you can always add another tbsp. of cornstarch. When it's thickened how you like it, serve over mashed potatoes and maybe add some sugar snap peas. This meal is great, hearty and the meatloaf makes great sandwiches the next day.

EASY SUNDAY MEATLOAF RECIPE



Easy Sunday Meatloaf Recipe image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup milk
1/2 (6 ounce) package pork stuffing mix
1 egg (beaten)
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup brown sugar (divided)
1/2 cup ketchup (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix milk with stuffing until moist.
  • Add egg, ground beef, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup ketchup.
  • Mix together and press into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
  • Mix together the remaining brown sugar and ketchup and spread on top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2027 kcal, Fat 118 g, SaturatedFat 46 g, Cholesterol 352 mg, Sodium 1989 mg, Carbohydrate 141 g, Sugar 133 g, Protein 103 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in a more flavorful and satisfying meatloaf.
  • Choose the right ground beef: 80/20 ground beef is a good all-purpose choice for meatloaf. It has enough fat to keep the meatloaf moist, but not so much that it becomes greasy.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing can result in a tough, dry meatloaf. Mix the ingredients just until combined.
  • Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape: This will help it cook evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan: This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from falling apart.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meatloaf: The meatloaf is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Sister Helen's Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit.

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