Top Rated Classic Meatloaf ๐ฝ๏ธ
Description: My family enjoyed the slightly spicy taste of this meatloaf. This recipe, submitted by a local DJ, was in our local paper.
Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Aggregated Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5)
Review Count: 225
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 588.6
- Fat Content: 27.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 162.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1613.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 19.6g
- Protein Content: 37.7g
Recipe Yield: 1 Meatloaf
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | pounds ground beef |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 1/4 | teaspoons pepper |
| 1/4 | cup ketchup |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 | onion, chopped |
| 1 | cup tomato sauce |
| 1/2 | cup ketchup |
| 3/4 | cup brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons water |
| 1 | tablespoon mustard |
| 2 | tablespoons vinegar |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, onion, and tomato sauce.
- Mix lightly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard, and vinegar.
- Brush the loaf with this ketchup mixture.
- Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Baste occasionally with the sauce while baking.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve slices of this delicious classic meatloaf with your favorite sides and enjoy!
This top-rated classic meatloaf is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a family gathering. Its flavorful blend of spices and tangy sauce will surely become a favorite in your household too!
