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This easy meatloaf recipe is the best I’ve ever made! It is incredibly flavorful and tender in the middle, and the homemade meatloaf glaze is out of this world.
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The best meatloaf recipe from Jamie's Ministry of Food. Learn how to make meatloaf from scratch, then serve up with spaghetti and steamed seasonal greens.
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This is the best meatloaf recipe ever and comes complete with a yummy glaze. It will knock your socks off! My mom never made meatloaf when I was growing up so when I moved out on my own, I started experimenting with different recipes and this is my best creation.
Good old-fashioned meatloaf stands alongside hot dogs and apple pie as iconic American foods. That's not to say any of those dishes actually originated in America, but that hasn't stopped us from embedding them deeply into our culture and lore, and making them our own.
Meatloaf recipes are typically made of ground meats mixed with vegetables, seasonings, and crushed crackers or fine breadcrumbs, and are held together with a binder; usually an egg or two. This top-rated recipe for Best Meatloaf demonstrates how to make a meatloaf using the most simple ingredients and tried-and-tested techniques:
This recipe for Best Meatloaf uses extra-lean ground beef, which means the fat-to-meat ratio is about 4 percent fat to 96 percent lean. The low ratio of fat results in a meatloaf with minimal grease. But since fat carries flavor, you'll want to add some back to keep blandness at bay. By adding a touch of sour cream to the mixture, this recipe benefits from that little extra fat plus a hint of tangy flavor at the same time. Note: adding milk is optional and may only be necessary if you're cooking at higher altitudes.
Combine the ingredients until they just come together, otherwise you'll end up with a dense, compacted meatloaf.
I'm talking about the size of the solid add-ins. Cut the onions and garlic (or any other vegetables you might add) into very small, uniform pieces before sautéeing them. Crush the crackers and crumble the breadcrumbs until they're very fine. This helps make a more uniform meatloaf texture.
Let it rest before slicing
Just like with any roasted meat, meatloaf needs to sit for a bit (about 10 minutes) so it can reabsorb the juices before you slice and serve.
raves, "This was the first meatloaf I have ever made and the only real change I made was to use Italian breadcrumbs and a dash of Italian seasoning, and it was phenomenal! I didn't have a meat thermometer, but the timing was perfect! My husband took one bite and said it tasted like his mom's!
I think next time I will use half ground sirloin and half ground pork as another suggested
"I made this tonight for my family and it was a great meatloaf! The only thing I changed on this recipe was I used ground turkey instead of ground beef. Anyway...this turkey meatloaf was absolutely fantastic!
Oh yeah...one other thing I did was use a cup of seasoned bread crumbs instead of the sliced bread
My whole family said this was 'the best meatloaf I have ever made.'" —
says, "My husband and I (who are NOT big meatloaf fans) loved the heck out of this recipe. It was painfully simple and simply delicious.
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
3 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Gather all ingredients.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
Combine onion and garlic mixture, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Gradually stir in 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 for 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup in a small bowl. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking for 10 minutes.
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May 23, 2020 · Meatloaf has more flavour because whereas you wouldn’t eat a hamburger without toppings, sauces, cheese and a bun, you can certainly eat Meatloaf plain because it’s so juicy and tasty! The secret to making a meatloaf taste really good is to use fatty beef, plenty of flavourings and to grate your onion instead of dicing it.
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Oct 3, 2024 · Make the best meatloaf ever with ground beef and pork sausage plus a base of minced carrots, onions, celery, and seasonings. Homemade meatloaf is a staple, so keep this classic recipe on hand.
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Nov 21, 2016 · This traditional meatloaf recipe is just like mom used to make, made with ground beef and a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze topping. Prep Time 10 minutes. Cook Time 55 minutes. Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Jan 3, 2024 · After trying dozens of others, I am convinced this is the best meatloaf recipe you’ll ever find. It’s loaded with flavor, simple to prepare, and topped with a homemade glaze that totally makes it. Serve meatloaf alongside creamy mashed potatoes, roasted red potatoes, or even mac and cheese, and veggies for an instant hit every time.
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