The Best Meatloaf Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8 mini meatloaves

  • Calories

    418 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Meatloaf Recipe

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

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Place the veggie pulp in the bowl with the bread crumbs, herbs and spices, ground meats, egg, milk and Worcestershire.
  3. Toss together, then mix thoroughly by hand, but don’t squeeze the mixture too much!
  4. 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.
  5. Mix all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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