THE PERFECT MEATLOAF
Super moist meatloaf packed with tons of flavor. Simple ingredients and effortless to make. Once you try this recipe, you will never try any other.
Provided by Ryda Mae
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several minutes.
- Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add in your beaten eggs.
- USE YOUR HANDS and git in there, mix it up well.
- Form into a log. Hint: don't "smoosh" it down to tight, that just compacts the meat and tends to make for a dense er heavy meatloaf. I honest and truly believe THIS step was the defining factor in the most juiciest meatloaf I have ever eaten.
- Lay bacon slices across the top, width wise, tucking the ends underneath the meatloaf.
- Spread a good amount of sauce onto your loaf, leaving a little for your second application later in cooking process.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then slather the rest of the sauce over the top.
- Bake for 15 more minutes or so, you can raise oven temperature to 400 after the second application,.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 179.2, Sodium 1093.5, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19.3, Protein 28.5
PERFECT HEALTHY MEATLOAF
A family favorite, this is the result of much tweaking and an effort to make healthy synonymous with delicious!
Provided by LaurenGurnett
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic to vegetable mixture; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and black pepper; remove from heat to cool.
- Mix turkey, beef, quinoa, milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, sweet chili sauce, and ground ginger together in a bowl until well-combined. Add sauteed vegetable mixture; stir until completely incorporated. Gradually add bread crumbs to meat mixture until mixture is moist and holds together. Form into 6 mini loves and place loaves on prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk brown sugar, ketchup, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved and glaze is smooth.
- Bake meat loaves in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread glaze over each loaf and continue baking until no loaves are longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 440.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
DAD'S AWESOME MEATLOAF
My Dad made this meatloaf at least once a month and it was always my favorite dish. Even my meatloaf hating husband loves it! Sure to be a hit with both the meatloaf lovers and haters alike!
Provided by CoreyAnn
Categories Meat
Time 2h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix hamburger, bread and juice together until well blended.
- Add eggs, pepper, salt and onion and mix together until well blended.
- Cook in loaf pan for 1 hour at 350°.
- Mix together brown sugar, ketchup and dry mustard.
- Place on top of meatloaf after 1 hour and cook for another 30 minutes.
THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE
When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.
Provided by sillyliltracy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SUPER MOIST MEATLOAF
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
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
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
The secrets to this meatloaf are fresh, very finely diced vegetables that give it moisture and flavor--and a light touch in mixing together the ingredients. This hearty meatloaf is the perfect meal for cool fall and winter evenings, served with mashed potatoes and simple mushroom gravy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the carrot, celery, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a puree. Place the minced vegetables into a large mixing bowl, and mix in ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate vegetables and egg into the meat. Pour in bread crumbs. With your hand, gently mix in the crumbs with your fingertips just until combined, about 1 minute.
- Form the meatloaf into a ball. Pour olive oil into a baking dish and place the ball of meat into the dish. Shape the ball into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across.
- Bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce. Stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven. With the back of a spoon, smooth the glaze onto the top of the meatloaf, then pull a little bit of glaze down the sides of the meatloaf with the back of the spoon.
- Return meatloaf to oven, and bake until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the glaze has baked onto the loaf, 30 to 40 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
ALWAYS PERFECT MEATLOAF
Make and share this Always Perfect Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CaramelPie
Categories Meat
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together in bowl. The consistency will seem extremely soupy, but don't worry, it will come out perfectly.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9"x5" loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours, draining fat every 30 minutes.
- Top with ketchup 20 minutes before baking time is up.
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes.
- Remove from pan and slice.
PERFECT MEATLOAF
Make and share this Perfect Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mnrhogan
Categories Meat
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix ground beef, oatmeal,eggs,onion,salt, pepper and soup.
- Mold into loaf in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes
- Pour off excess fat.
- Pour catsup over loaf.
- Return to oven for 15 mins or until loaf is nicely glazed.
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- Fat Is Your Friend. No matter which meats you decide to use, the right ratio of lean meat to fat is a critical factor in determining the texture and moisture of your meatloaf.
- Vegetables Are Your Other Friends. By adding finely diced or pureed aromatic vegetables to your mixture, you are adding additional moisture into the meatloaf.
- Use Enough Filler. The function of breadcrumbs in meatloaf is to absorb and retain the juices so you have a moister loaf. Meat by itself will simply drain away the juices and end up dry.
- Do Not Over Mix or Compress the Meat. Mixing your ingredients too much is a very common mistake that can really make for meatloaf with a tough, dry texture.
- Slow and Low Is the Way to Go. Some recipes have you cook your meatloaf at temperatures as high as 425 F. Noted food authority Alton Brown says that the ideal oven temperature for a moist meatloaf is 325 F. If the oven is too hot it will reduce the cooking time, but it tends to dry out the meat.
- Use a Digital Thermometer to Determine Doneness. If you cook your meatloaf too long, it will become dry. But it needs to reach a safe temperature for food safety, so you don't want "rare" meatloaf.
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- Use high-fat meat. The leaner the meat, the dryer and grainier the meatloaf. For an all-beef meatloaf, always use a higher-fat cut, at least 15 percent.
- Add moisture at every step. Don't skip adding eggs, ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire, barbecue sauce or some combination of wet seasonings.
- Use soaked crustless bread. For a meatloaf with beef, pork or veal, soak the bread in milk first. For a ground turkey meatloaf, which needs a boost of fat, soak the bread in cream.
- Sauteed vegetables are key. This one extra step makes a huge difference. Sauteed veggies add flavor, texture and moisture. Try a mirepoix, a fancy French word for a combination of carrots, celery and onion.
- Don't play patty cake with the meat. Overmixing will make a meatloaf dry and dense. Start by stirring the wet ingredients together. Then add the sautéed veggies.
- Taste-test the meat mixture. No, it's not advisable to eat raw meat (although many chefs might use this method). Since the only thing worse than a dry meatloaf is a bland one, take a moment to fry up a tiny bit of the mixture — perhaps the size of a teaspoon — to check it for seasoning.
- Give the meatloaf space in the pan. Yes, there is definitely something satisfying about filling a baking pan to the edges with meat goo. Here's the thing: baking meatloaf in a loaf pan will result in a meat brick.
- Glaze it up. Even a meatloaf made with the most amazing, high-quality meat in the world should have a jazzed up top. Straight ketchup works in a pinch, but chili and barbecue sauces are also great alternatives.
- Let it rest. Just like a roast, it's important to let a meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes (tented with foil to keep it hot) before slicing. It helps the loaf set up for easier slicing and, most importantly, it locks in those luscious, precious juices.
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