Ingredients for Best Ever Meatloaf
- 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
- 1 1/2 cups Tomato Ketchup
- 1 1/2 cups Tomato Juice
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumb
- 1/2 cup chopped Onion
- 1 tablespoon Prepared Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
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How to Make Best Ever Meatloaf
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil.
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup tomato juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, 2 large eggs, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and 1 tablespoon mustard.
- Mix until thoroughly blended.
- Add 2 pounds of ground beef and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Press the beef mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper (Double the sauce recipe for extra to serve with leftovers).
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven after 45 minutes and carefully drain off any excess grease.
- Spread the topping evenly over the meatloaf.
- Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
56 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
3g
Carbs
4g
