Best Meatloaf Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
424 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Best Meatloaf Recipe
Description
This meatloaf recipe combines equal parts semi-lean ground beef and pork with Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and flour for structure. Aromatic vegetables including onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and grated carrot are sautéed and folded into the meat mixture along with beaten eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The mixture is spooned into a loaf pan and baked initially, then topped with ketchup for a glossy, tangy finish during further baking.
The resulting meatloaf has a balanced texture—moist yet firm enough to slice cleanly—with flavor from the combination of meats and vegetables. The ketchup topping adds a mild sweetness and acidity that contrasts with the savory meat.
After baking, allowing the meatloaf to rest helps retain juices and makes slicing easier. This classic preparation fits well as a comforting main dish, suitable for casual dinners alongside mashed potatoes or steamed greens.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (semi-lean)
- 1 pound ground pork (semi-lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup onion chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped fine
- 1 carrot grated
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 3/4 cup ketchup divided
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place ground beef and pork in a large bowl. Stir breadcrumbs and flour into the meat. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a frying pan on the stove over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red pepper, and carrot. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir the whisked egg mixture, the sautéed veggies, and 1/2 cup ketchup into the meat. It will be thick, so use a strong wooden spoon or your hands to mix it all in (Tip:Use kitchen gloves to keep your hands clean!). Press the seasoned meat into a loaf pan, as pictured.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and spread 1/4 cup ketchup over the top of the loaf. Bake an additional 45 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160-degrees.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 986mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1719IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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