Great Meatloaf recipe?
 

I love meatloaf and have a plethora of meatloaf recipes. But I have yet to make a meatloaf that is "company-worthy", lol. If anyone out there has a knock-your-socks-off meatloaf recipe that they are willing to share, I would be most grateful.

I love Paula Dean's, AKA Basic Meatloaf recipe. Just google it. I add lots of peppers, onions and canned tomatoes. It uses oatmeal instead of other fillers. I do put bacon on top but in my family there are bacon hogs. So instead of strips of bacon, I cut it into squares and shingle the bacon. If you double the recipe, there is no need to double the sauce on the top.

I’ve added beef bouillon dissolved in a bit of hot water or powdered onion soup to my regular recipe for added flavor, then I omit any salt. I generally make 2.5 pound meatloaf because It reheats good and DH loves cold meatloaf sandwiches.

I use Paula Deen’s basic recipe just as it is. Also made her cheeseburger meatloaf recipe. Both are delicious.

Thanks! Looks yummy ... I printed out the recipe and am anxious to try. Will admit that we prefer bread crumbs over an oatmeal filler, but this recipe might be the exception. Worth a try before I go tweeking it. I like a big loaf, so will double the recipe, but will stick with single recipe topping as you suggested. I also like the idea of adding a "shingled" bacon top ... much easier than having to slice through full strips of bacon. Thanks again. Nita

I, too, use a bit of oatmeal to help bind along with an egg. I also use a 'meatloaf mix' combo of pork/beef/veal that our market sells. Other than that I add chopped onion and minced garlic and whatever spices in the cabinet are handy and appealing at the time. Never comes out the same way twice but so far no complaints.

A while back I made a good one, but I used terriaki sauce, some leftover biscuits which I chopped up in a grinder. I've not been able to repeat it. There was 2 parts beef, one part pork. No tomatoes.

Marcia

My family loves the Best Ever Meatloaf from Allrecipes.com. It has grated carrots and grated cheese in it, which makes it different from other meatloaf recipes I've tried.

Daffy

I really like this one and haven't made any other recipe since I ran across it. It uses 2 1/2 lbs ground beef and makes a large meatloaf. The only change I make is to leave out the parsley when there is none in my garden.
It also makes great sandwiches.
Martha Stewart's mother's recipe.

https://www.marthastewart.com/109219...tyras-meatloaf

I have begun using Stovetop stuffing for the bread or cracker crumbs in my meatloaf along with eggs and a little bit of onion. Has a really good flavor. Use any type of stuffing mix but don't think I would recommend the cornbread stuffing.

My grandmother made hers like this:

1 pound lean ground meat
1 tsp. Horseradish
Salt & pepper
Garlic powder
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Packet of Lipton onion soup
Evaporated milk. Mix it all up. And top it with either catsup or picante sauce. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.

For fun she buried a couple of hard boiled eggs in her loaf. Looked so pretty when it was sliced and it delighted my children.

Meatloaf

1-1/2 pounds lean Hamburger
1 pound lean Sausage
2 Eggs
1 Carrot chopped fine
1 medium Onion, chopped
1/4 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Milk
1 cup Oatmeal
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning (Thyme, Marjoram, Rosemary combination)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine ingredients. Mix well. Place in a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

Bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Let cool for 15 minutes.

Carefully turn loaf out onto a serving platter.

Substitute 1/3 of the beef with lean ground pork and also use oats and lots of liquids.

This is the one I’ve used for years...Double Cheese Meatloaf. I substitute Pepperidge Farm original stuffing mix for the bread crumbs and I also add a half (15 oz) can of fire roasted tomatoes (Hunts). I use 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound of Jimmy Dean original sausage... It is a crowd pleaser.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...HGsSVDn_4lORfn

I use a basic meatloaf recipe but use half ground beef and half ground pork. Found a recipe that calls for spreading out the meat mixture and adding a layer of sauteed onions, mushrooms, gravy, peppers and shredded cheese, then roll it all up and bake. 15 minutes before its done you pull it out and add the remaining sauteed onion mixture to the top and more shredded cheese and finish baking. Came out great for me the 1st time and it was for guests too. I do add worstershire to my meat mixture as I fine that always give a little more spunk to the taste.

You can bake it in a hollowed-out pumpkin or in red peppers to make it fancy for company. I've found that a whole red pepper is a pretty large serving, so I will cut them in half lengthwise. A mixture of ketchup and brown sugar is a good topping. I actually use chili sauce instead of ketchup.

I use the meatloaf recipe that was on the Quaker oatmeal box when I was a young girl. It's good basic recipe. Just google Quaker oatmeal meat loaf or Quaker.com

I put diced celery, and a can of mashed carrots. I also put one extra egg to make it hold together more.

I use the recipe on the Liptons onion soup box and use Panko bread crumbs for the filler. My family loves it. If I try and embellish they complain.

I can recommend the America's Test Kitchen Mushroom meatloaf. There is a little more work to it, but it is a great flavored meatloaf.

I also like Ina Gartner's turkey meatloaf. It makes a huge loaf and is quite delicious and would be good for company any time.

Bacon Wrapped Little Loaves

1 1/2 lb. hamb
1 egg
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 t. salt
1/2 t. instant beef bouillon
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. panko bread crumbs
1 small onion chopped
1/4 c. lemon juice
6 slices bacon, cut in halves

Combine all but bacon. Shape in 6 loaves. Crisscross 2 half slices bacon on loaves. Bake 50 min. at 350. I got this from a Betty Crocker Hamb. cookbook and have been making it since 1975

I have used Martha's moms recipe since I discovered it and its very good...

I agree with this one! Since I tried it, it's the only one I make...I use oatmeal in place of bread crumbs...just the best!

I have even used salad croutons the same way. The garlic one were a hit in meatloaf and added to dressing.

Old Classic Recipe--Meat Loaf
My DH loves meat loaf, and meat loaf sandwiches. I found this recipe in an cookbook by Better Homes and Gardens.
It is the best we have ever eaten.
1# meat loaf--gr. church
1/2# sausage
2 eggs
1 c. milk
salt and pepper,
sprinkle of garlic powder and onion powder.
bread crumbs of 2 slices of bread--toasted.
Combine the meats and using a spoon or your hands, (clean of course), so that they are well mixed. Add seasonings, add eggs, beaten and milk.
Combine all and stir until well mixed.
Place in a loaf or square pan and smooth down well.
Place a sauce of Ketchup and Brown Sugar over the top.
Bake 375 oven about 40 minutes.
Let cool about 15 min. before cutting.
Mariah

Add the bread crumbs. Mix well and put into

Watson's Meatloaf

2 lbs lean ground beef
3 tbsp minced, dehydrated onion ( or mince a small onion and saute)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 lg eggs
3 1/2 tbsp sour cream
1 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 cup salsa

1/2 cup ketchup
3 tbsp brown sugar

Mix all of the first set of ingredients with a spoon and then with your hands to combine.
Pack into a large, greased loaf pan and bake uncovered 40 minutes at 375.
Increase heat to 400, bake 15 minutes or until it comes to 160 degrees.
Slather on sauce and return to oven for 10 minutes.
Let loaf rest 15 minutes before slicing.

* You can also put pieces of bread on the bottom of the loaf pan to suck up the grease, but with lean ground beef it shouldn't be too bad.

Watson

Thanks, Watson. This sounds different ... in a good way :-) I am anxious to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

Watson, what a great idea about putting bread in the bottom of the pan to soak up the grease. Ingenious!

Try adding some sage and thyme or some Worcestershire sauce for a more flavorful dish. Finally, don’t forget to season with fresh cracked pepper and Worcestershire sauce.

try it... will be very delicious

Has anyone tried the Barefoot Contessa's turkey meatloaf? I have and it is wonderful. You can't even tell that it is made from turkey instead of beef. It makes 5 pounds of meatloaf, but you can either freeze it or cut down the recipe. The mushrooms in it gives a great beefy flavor.

I didn't see one similar to my simple low carb version.

• Finely chop an onion in the food processor.
• Add in 3 eggs, salt, and pepper and process all together.
• Pour into large mixing bowl.
• Add 1-2 pounds hamburger and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
• Ketchup on top-then 20-30 more minutes.

CRACKER BARREL MEATLOAF
I use my Kitchen Aid mixer to combine:
2# ground beef
Onion diced fine - to taste
Green pepper diced fine - 1/2 cup
Ritz crackers - 1 & 1/2 sleeve - crushed
Sharp shredded cheddar cheese - 1/2 cup
Eggs - 3 (if not using mixer, then best if beaten)
Milk - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1 tsp
Black pepper 1/4 tsp
Bake 30 minutes at 350

Combine “frosting” and spread on top:
Ketchup - 3/4 cup
Brown sugar 2 Tblsp
Mustard - 1 tsp.
Bake another 30 minutes.

This is an old post but I guess I missed it back then. I don't like making meatloaf but my husband really likes it often.. So I found the easiest way to make it.
I add half a box stovetop stuffing mix with seasoning (half the seasoning packet if there is a packet) Add it to the ground beef usually about 1 1/2 lbs. Add one egg and chopped onion, I use frozen pre chopped. Top with 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-/1/2 teaspoons of mustard 2/3 cups ketchup mixed together. : Bake as usual.
Simple, fast, and my husband likes it.

Hi! Here is the recipe my mom and I use for meatloaf, the meat mixture also works great for stuffed peppers as well.
2 lbs ground turkey
1 box frozen spinach, defrosted in the microwave or (2) 13.5 oz cans of spinach drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
brown sugar
ketchup
Instructions: In a medium bowl, add the ground turkey, spinach, onion, garlic, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and mix well. Place mixture in your favorite meatloaf pan. In a small bowl mix together a little bit of brown sugar and ketchup. Spread over the top of the meatloaf. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. You can freeze the leftovers or use it for meatloaf sandwiches.

mom's recipe sort of.... Anyway, I use a very simple recipe. 1 pound of hamburger, about a 1/4 of a large onion diced fairly small, 1 egg, 1/3 of a cup oatmeal, a splash of milk, salt and pepper. Place in loaf pan, squirt some ketchup on top. Bake at 350 for about 1 hr and 15 minutes. I often toss in a sweet potatoe or squash just quartered and wrapped in foil. I will microwave some frozen veggies. This is a pretty no fuss supper. The leftover meat loaf makes a good sandwich the next day or so. I sometimes have added chopped bell peppers.
you may need to adjust baking time depending on your oven and pan used. I used one of those narrow loaf pans.

Yesterday I made the Quaker oatmeal recipe and it turned out very well and must pack some in the freezer.

Well my favorite recipe is made with turkey. I am no longer allowed to eat red meat so I get ground turkey in place of beef and then I eat boneless/skinless chicken breasts. I do get turkey breast slices some times and cook it in my toaster oven.
I refuse to pay for something I'm going to not eat.

When you make the turkey meat loaf, make it as directed and add tomato sauce on top after baking it 3/4 of the way done. then return it to the oven and finish cooking to a minimum of 165d. ALSO keep quite about it being turkey and they will NOT know the difference. Make a "new rule". You put it on your plate You eat it. No throw outs. They can come back for seconds if they want and you approve.

So you don't know the difference Cook 3 or 4 miniture meat loaves exactly the same except for the meat. Then freeze them simply as meatloaf using your favorite recipe. Once they are frozen take to moving them around by "stiring the packs" and not having labeled the pack as anything except meatloaf you will be able to prove to yourself that there is no difference in the taste as you do not tast the meat but the spices and using the same spices in both makes them taste the same.

Happy Cooking.

I got this recipe off the Kraft website back when the South Beach diet was so popular. They took it down when they stopped making the South Beach salad dressing. Don't use the turkey that comes in the tube. For some reason, the meatloaf won't hold it's shape. This is indeed, company worthy.

Turkey Meat Loaf with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

2 lb. ground turkey breast (1% fat)

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

1 pkg. (8 oz) Kraft Free shredded non fat mozzarella cheese

½ cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (from 1 slice bread)

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 clove garlic, minced

¾ cup South Beach Diet Balsamic Dressing, Divided

1 jar, (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained



Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix turkey, spinach, cheese, bread crumbs, egg, garlic and ¼ cup of the dressing until well blended.

Shape into 9x4- inch loaf on in 13x9 inch pan.

Bake 50 minutes or until cooked through (170°) let stand 10 min.

Meanwhile, place remaining ½ cup dressing and the peppers in blender or food processor; cover. Blend well. Cut meat loaf into 16 slices. Serve with the sauce.

Notes:

How to drain thawed frozen spinach. Squeeze portions of spinach with clean hands or place spinach in sieve and press out liquid with back of large spoon. This is important to the meatloaf holding it's shape.



Source: Kraft website

The tube turkey is where they stuff the extra fat & skin, according to one of the people that delivers it to the stores. I've also never been able to get the tube meat to make good "ham"burgers. I personally buy only the ground in the white plastic tubs. I like that the best.