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31St Year Meatloaf Recipe

Celebrate 31 years of marriage with this perfected meatloaf recipe! This isn't your grandma's meatloaf. Inspired by Cook's Illustrated, we unlock the secret to juicy, flavorful all-beef meatloaf: Knox unflavored gelatin. It replaces the moisture-retaining properties of veal, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 235 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 31St Year Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0 unit V8 Vegetable Juice
  • 1 packet (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

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How to Make 31St Year Meatloaf

  1. Sprinkle 1 packet (1 tablespoon) Knox unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold beef broth. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon garlic salt.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together the bloomed gelatin mixture and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Add the gelatin mixture to the ground beef mixture and gently combine. Do not overmix.
  5. Transfer the meatloaf mixture to a greased 13x9 inch baking pan, patting it into a loaf shape.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
  7. Pour the ketchup mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 70 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

27g

Carbs

2g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Main Dish Beef American Easy Dietary Midwestern Ground Beef Meat 4 Hours Or Less