Best Ever Meatloaf
Prep
15 mins
Cook
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Hard
This meatloaf recipe has been a family favorite at my house for years, and I'm thrilled to share it with you. It's wonderfully simple to put together in just fifteen minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you need something hearty and satisfying. The combination of grated carrot and cheese keeps the meat incredibly moist and flavorful, while the carrots add natural sweetness and important nutrients like beta carotene for your eyesight. You probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, which means this budget friendly dinner won't break the bank. Just mix everything together, pop it in the oven, and in ninety minutes you'll have a delicious, comforting meal that your whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 473 mlmilk
- 3 slicesbread(torn into pieces)
- 237 mlchopped onion
- 237 mlgrated carrot
- 14 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonthyme(optional) or 1 teaspoon sage (optional)
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 11 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 237 mlpacked brown sugar
- 237 mltomato sauce
- 1 teaspoonmustard
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, beat eggs.
- 2
Add milk and bread; let stand a few minutes or until the bread absorbs the liquid.
- 3
Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese, herbs and seasonings.
- 4
Add beef; mix well.
- 5
In a shallow baking pan, shape beef mixture into a 7 1/2 inches x 3 1/2-in. x 2 1/2-in. loaf.
- 6
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Spoon some of the topping over meat loaf.
- 8
Bake for about 30 minutes longer or until no pink remains, occasionally spooning some of the remaining topping over loaf.
- 9
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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