🍽️ Mom’s Meatloaf Recipe 🍽️
Description: My mother always made this on a cold winter’s day. A family favorite, it’s great for meatloaf sandwiches!
Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Category: Lunch/Snacks
Serving Size: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 334.1
- Fat Content: 19.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 147.6mg
- Sodium Content: 951.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 4.5g
- Protein Content: 25.5g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, finely chopped onion, and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce.
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Shape the Loaf: Shape the mixture into a loaf shape on a shallow baking pan.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
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Remove Excess Fat: After baking for 1 hour, carefully pour off any excess fat from the pan.
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Add Sauce: Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the meatloaf. You can also indent the top of the loaf if you wish to create a decorative effect.
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Final Bake: Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
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Serve: Once fully cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy the comforting flavors of Mom’s Meatloaf!
This classic meatloaf recipe is sure to become a staple in your household, just like it has been in mine for generations. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or sliced up for delicious meatloaf sandwiches the next day. Enjoy!
