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Meatloaf Recipe (How to make Meatloaf)
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Meatloaf Recipe (How to make Meatloaf)

This meatloaf recipe combines ground beef with Italian sausage, sautéed onions, and seasoned breadcrumbs into a classic loaf topped with a glaze of brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup. It is baked in a loaf pan until cooked through, producing a moist, savory dish with a flavorful, slightly sweet topping, well-suited for a comforting main course.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Meatloaf:
  • 1 cup onion diced (~1 medium sized onion)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pounds Italian sausage
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Topping:
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • ½ cup ketchup

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Sauté onion over medium high heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Combine all meatloaf ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Place in a lightly greased or aluminum foil lined 5x9 inch loaf pan and form into a loaf. Set aside.
  5. Whisk topping ingredients together and pour over meatloaf. Smooth to the edges.
  6. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until meat has been cooked through.
  7. Slice and serve meatloaf. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Let meatloaf rest several minutes before slicing to hold shape.
  • If no loaf pan, form loaf on baking sheet; cooking time may vary.
  • Mix ground beef and Italian sausage for balanced flavor.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Internal temperature of cooked meatloaf should reach 160°F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 980mg (41%) Potassium 423mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 193IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 980mg 41%
Potassium 423mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 193IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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