Traditional Meatloaf

Name: Traditional Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 eggs; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 teaspoons parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground sage; 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1/4 cup catsup; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Prep: 10 minsCook: 1 hr 30 mins

Prep

10 mins

Cook

1 hr 30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Nut-Free

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My family has been making this meatloaf for generations, and it's become one of our go to comfort foods. There's something so satisfying about a homemade meatloaf that just fills your kitchen with the most wonderful aroma. What I love most about this recipe is how economical it is, using affordable ground beef and pantry staples you likely already have on hand. The lean ground beef provides excellent protein while keeping fat content reasonable, making it a healthier choice than many other meat dishes. Once you mix everything together, it bakes hands off for about an hour and a half, giving you time to relax or prepare side dishes. It's simple, budget friendly, and absolutely delicious every single time.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

12 eggs
710 mlmilk
237 mlfine dry breadcrumb
237 mlfinely chopped onion
2 teaspoonsparsley
1 teaspoonsalt
1 teaspoonground pepper
1 teaspoonground sage
1 teaspoonworcestershire sauce
1 teaspoonchili powder
2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
11 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
237 mlcatsup
2 teaspoonsbrown sugar
1 teaspoondry mustard or 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Detail level

Instructions

1
Combine eggs, milk, and Worcestershire.
2
Stir in crumbs, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, sage, chili powder, and garlic powder.
3
Add beef and mix well using wet hands; place in a 8x4x2 inch loaf pan.
4
Bake in a 350F oven for 1 1/4 hours; drain off any excess fat.
5
Mix together catchup, brown sugar, and mustard; spread over meat and return to oven for 10 minutes.

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