My Favorite Meatloaf
Prep
10 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
This is the meatloaf I've been making for years, and honestly, it's become a family favorite for good reason. It comes together in just ten minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, and the ingredients are so basic that you probably have most of them on hand already. The lean ground beef keeps things a bit lighter while still delivering that satisfying, hearty flavor we all crave. Once you pop it in the oven for forty five minutes, you can relax knowing dinner is practically done. It's comforting, affordable, and foolproof every single time.
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Ingredients
- ½ kgreal lean ground beef
- 11 egg
- 1 tablespoononion powder(powder gives stronger flavor) or 1/2 tablespoon minced onion (powder gives stronger flavor)
- 114 saltine crackers(crushed)
- 237 mlketchup(approx)
- 1 teaspoonworcestershire sauce
- 1salt and pepper(to taste)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together.
- 2
Form into a loaf and place in a foil-lined bread pan. (There usually is about 2 inches of space on both ends between the meatloaf and the pan).
- 3
Making sure the top is flat to insure even cooking.
- 4
You can top it with extra ketchup, if desired.
- 5
Bake at 425°F for 45 minutes.
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