Poohrona's Texas Meatloaf Recipe

This Texas-style meatloaf recipe delivers a juicy and flavorful masterpiece! Made with lean (93/7) ground beef and a vibrant, homemade tomato sauce, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. The perfect blend of savory spices and fresh herbs creates a depth of flavor that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Easy to follow instructions guide you step-by-step to meatloaf perfection.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 470.1 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Poohrona's Texas Meatloaf

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How to Make Poohrona's Texas Meatloaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Finely chop 1 medium onion and 1 medium bell pepper. Reserve 1/4 of the chopped onion and bell pepper for the sauce.
  3. In a large bowl, gently combine 3/4 of the chopped onions and bell peppers (approximately 3/4 cup total), 2 teaspoons dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley), 2 lbs ground beef (93% lean), 1 cup breadcrumbs, and 2 large eggs.
  4. Add 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the meat mixture.
  5. Using clean hands, gently mix all ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Transfer the meat mixture to a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
  7. In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, 1 (24 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  8. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  9. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Pour the hot sauce evenly over the unbaked meatloaf.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  12. Remove from oven and loosely tent with foil. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

55g

Carbs

7g