Best 8 Very Good Meatloaf With No Fillers Eggs Or Bread Crumbs Recipes

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If you're watching your diet or simply searching for a healthier meatloaf recipe, look no further than this Very Good Meatloaf with No Fillers, Eggs, or Bread Crumbs. This recipe emphasizes using wholesome and nutritious ingredients without compromising taste. Packed with juicy ground beef, savory spices, and a tangy glaze, this meatloaf delivers a classic meatloaf experience minus the fillers.

This article presents three variations of this exceptional meatloaf:

1. The Basic Meatloaf: A straightforward and classic meatloaf recipe using a blend of ground beef and spices, topped with a tangy tomato-based glaze.

2. The Barbecue Meatloaf: This variation adds a smoky and sweet twist to the meatloaf by incorporating barbecue sauce into the glaze. The result is a meatloaf with a delicious barbecue flavor.

3. The Italian Meatloaf: This version introduces Italian flair with the addition of Italian herbs and spices, along with a rich marinara sauce glaze. The outcome is a flavorful and aromatic meatloaf with an Italian twist.

Each recipe provides detailed instructions, tips for achieving the perfect meatloaf texture, and suggestions for serving this dish with your favorite sides. Whether you prefer a classic meatloaf or one with a twist, these recipes offer something for every taste and dietary preference.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SUPER MOIST MEATLOAF



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This is a family recipe that is a big favorite at our house. By using fresh bread instead of dried bread crumbs, you get a meatloaf that is moist and delicious.

Provided by Jessica Nichols Moseman

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup small chunks of bread
½ cup milk
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly mix ground beef, onion, eggs, bread, milk, green bell pepper, salt, sage, and black pepper together in a bowl. Press into a loaf pan. Spread ketchup over the top of the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 715.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

RESTAURANT-STYLE MEATLOAF (NO BREAD CRUMBS)



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This meatloaf is from the Chez Melange Restaurant in Redondo Beach, CA., and is definitely worth the extra steps. It has a wonderful mellow blend of flavors that makes it really taste like it came from a restaurant. It's unusual in that in doesn't use bread crumbs as a filler and this was done for the texture, years before the "low carb craze." I've frozen it both cooked and uncooked, and texture does not suffer.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons butter
2 finely chopped green onions
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 lbs ground beef (or mix with part veal or pork or beef)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the green onions, regular onions, green pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Stir in salt, cumin, peppers, nutmeg, and bayleaves and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in ketchup and half and half and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Cool and remove bay leaves.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine meat, eggs (lightly beaten), worcestershire, red pepper sauce in large bowl.
  • Stir vegeable mixture into meat mixture unil well blended.
  • Spoon mixture evenly into a 9 x 5 pan or freeform the mixture (I use the 9 x 5 pan as my mold and place on rimmed cookie sheet).
  • Bake 70 minutes or until temperature of meat registers 160 degrees.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes (at least) and drain and unmold onto serving platter.

5-INGREDIENT EASY MEATLOAF WITHOUT BREADCRUMBS



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This 5-Ingredient Easy Meatloaf recipe may be short on ingredients, but it is loaded with flavor. The lack of breadcrumbs means you don't have them soaking up the juices, so the meat stays moist - and it's gluten free too! Parmesan cheese, onion, egg, ketchup, salt, and pepper are all that go into this yummy loaf of goodness!

Provided by Carrie Tyler

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 oz 90% Lean Grass-Fed Ground Beef
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 cup Onion, diced
1 Large Egg
1/4 cup Ketchup for mixing with beef (see my recipe for homemade Ketchup!)
1/3 cup Ketchup for spreading on top of loaf (see my recipe for homemade Ketchup!)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil for easy removal of the meatloaf after it is cooked.
  • Finely dice the Onion
  • Mix all ingredients (except the 1/3 cup Ketchup reserved for the top) together in a large bowl with a fork or with hands: beef, parmesan cheese, onion, egg, ketchup, salt, pepper.
  • Form a loaf in the loaf pan. Spread the remaining 1/3 cup Ketchup over the top of the meatloaf. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan, cut and serve with roast or mashed potatoes or salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

VERY GOOD MEATLOAF WITH NO FILLERS, EGGS OR BREAD CRUMBS



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We have always made this meatloaf as long as I can remember. When I tell people that we don't use fillers they always ask if it falls apart. It does not. You have to let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting. Sometimes I put in cheddar cheese.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 17m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -1 1/2 lb ground chuck
1 onion, diced (I used large)
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, divided
1/2 shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ground chuck, onion, green pepper, red pepper, 1/2 of drained tomatoes, cheese if using and salts.
  • form into a loaf or
  • put in a loaf pan,.
  • spoon rest of diced tomatoes on top of meatloaf.
  • cover with aluminum foil
  • bake in oven at 350 degrees for
  • 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • uncover aluminum foil last 15 minutes of baking.
  • let rest 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 51.8, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 14.9

MEAT LOAF



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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.

MEATLOAF THAT DOESN'T CRUMBLE



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I have tried and tried meatloaf recipes they all fall apart before you get them out of the pan. This meatloaf is very good and sticks together to be served. Leftover meatloaf makes wonderful sandwiches with mayonnaise.

Provided by SMURF12535

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 small stalks celery
1 ¼ pounds ground beef
1 pound mild pork sausage
1 ½ cups cracker crumbs
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the bell pepper, onion and celery. Process until finely chopped, but not liquid. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the ground beef, ground pork, cracker crumbs, onion soup mix, salt, pepper, sage and milk. Mix well using your hands, or if you have a stand mixer, mix using the paddle attachment. Transfer to a 9x5 inch loaf pan and form into a loaf, mounding in the center. Cover with a generous layer of ketchup.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Serve hot. Refrigerate leftovers, slice and serve cold in sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 790.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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.

BEST MEAT LOAF



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If you're like my husband, you enjoy a hearty meat loaf. Everyone who's ever tried it agrees it lives up to its name. This delicious dish doesn't last long!-Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons dried sage
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
4 bacon strips
SAUCE:
1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Combine the milk, eggs and Worcestershire sauce; mix into the beef mixture. Add crumbs., Grease a large sheet of foil. Place bacon on foil. Mold meat mixture into a loaf and place over bacon. Seal foil tightly around loaf. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , Place wrapped loaf on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Open foil; drain juices. Combine sauce ingredients and spoon over loaf. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ground beef with a higher fat content (80/20 or 85/15): This will help keep the meatloaf moist and juicy.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: This will prevent the meatloaf from overflowing.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven: This will help the meatloaf cook evenly.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meatloaf.

Conclusion:

This meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients and is packed with flavor. The lack of fillers, eggs, and bread crumbs makes it a healthier option than traditional meatloaf recipes. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this meatloaf a try.

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