
The Best Meatloaf Recipe
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 mini meatloaves
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Calories
418 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

The Best Meatloaf Recipe
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A zippy simple mini meatloaf recipe that I consider the best meatloaf recipe ever! It's a true family favorite that makes a great freezer meal for nights when you're too busy to cook.
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Ingredients
Simple Meatloaf Recipe:
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1/2 onion roughly chopped
- 1 carrot roughly chopped
- 1 celery stalk roughly chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup chili sauce (Heinz)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Place all the veggies and garlic in the food processor and pulse until it’s the consistency of apple sauce.
- Place the veggie pulp in the bowl with the bread crumbs, herbs and spices, ground meats, egg, milk and Worcestershire.
- Toss together, then mix thoroughly by hand, but don’t squeeze the mixture too much!
- Separate the mixture into 8 equal portions—I like to do this by cutting the mixture in the bowl. This ensures consistency in size. Shape each portion into a loaf, and place them on a rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Mix all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl.
- Brush the loaves with glaze, leaving extra on the top. Place in the oven and bake until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F—approximately 30 minutes.
- Tint with foil and let rest 5 minutes out of the oven before serving. *For one large classic meatloaf, shape all the mixture into a loaf measuring 10x5x4 inches. Bake approximately 1 1/2 hours to 160 degrees F.
Notes
- To make this healthy meatloaf recipe dairy-free or grain-free, simply remove the breadcrumbs and milk, and use gluten free and dairy free substitutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1088mg
(45%)
Potassium
630mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1782IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8mini meatloaves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
Protein | 33g | 66% |
Fat | 20g | 31% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
Sodium | 1088mg | 45% |
Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 1782IU | 36% |
Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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