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Old Fashioned Meat Loaf Recipe

This classic Old Fashioned Meat Loaf recipe is comfort food perfection! Adapted from a gourmet cookbook, this home-style recipe is bursting with flavor and incredibly juicy. Easy to follow instructions and guaranteed to be a family favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 416.8 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned Meat Loaf

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How to Make Old Fashioned Meat Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Position oven rack to the middle of the oven.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 finely chopped celery stalks. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until onions are translucent.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Add 1/2 cup of the ketchup. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
  5. Transfer the onion mixture to a large bowl. Add 1.5 lbs ground beef, 0.5 lbs ground pork, 1 cup bread crumbs, and 1 beaten large egg.
  6. Gently blend with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. In a 9x13 inch baking pan, shape the meat mixture into a 10x5 inch oval loaf.
  8. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup.
  9. Spread the brown sugar-ketchup mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  10. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155°F (68°C).
  11. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

56g

Carbs

5g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes Pork Recipes The Americas American Southern Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Main Dish Beef American Dietary Low Carb Low In Something Meat 4 Hours Or Less