Traditional Meatloaf
Prep
10 mins
Cook
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Hard
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.
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Ingredients
- 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
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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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