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Best Meatloaf Ever Recipe

Get ready to experience the ultimate meatloaf! This recipe isn't just moist; it's bursting with flavor thanks to a secret ingredient: carrots! The perfectly balanced savory meatloaf is complemented by a rich, irresistible sauce that will have you coming back for seconds. This isn't your grandma's meatloaf—it's a flavor explosion in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 394.7 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Meatloaf Ever

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 0 green onions
  • 0 rolled oats
  • 0 soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 lbs ground pork
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

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How to Make Best Meatloaf Ever

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, 0.5 lbs ground pork, 1 cup finely chopped carrots, 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Gently mix with your hands until just combined.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
  4. Transfer the meatloaf mixture to a non-stick loaf pan (approximately 9x5 inches).
  5. Create a small indentation down the center of the meatloaf.
  6. Cover the loaf pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 1 hour.
  8. Carefully remove the foil and drain any excess grease from the pan.
  9. Pour the sauce over the meatloaf, filling the indentation.
  10. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  11. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Best served with mashed potatoes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

35g

Carbs

6g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Main Dish Beef Canadian Easy Beginner Cook Dietary One Dish Meal High Protein Low Carb Inexpensive Ontario Ground Beef High In Something Low In Something Meat 4 Hours Or Less