Basic Meatloaf Recipe No Milk Food

EASY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

EASY AND QUICK MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 5x9 inch loaf pan, OR form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• 3. In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
• 4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

EASY OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix all ingredients.
• Shape in loaf pan.
• Cover with more ketchup if desired.
• Bake one hour at 350 degrees.

ACCIDENTAL MEATLOAF (NOT TOO SWEET & NO MILK)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. Cook the mushrooms over medium/high heat until softened and lightly browned.
• Reduce the heat to medium/low. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, stirring often.
• Turn off heat and put vegetables aside to cool slightly.
• Combine the beef, ketchup, bbq sauce, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, eggs, worcestershire, and salt in a large bowl. Mix very well.
• Add the vegetables to the meat mixture. Mix well.
• Put the meat mixture into the cast iron skillet. Form it into a standard loaf shape or pat it down to fit the skillet. It will take more time to cook if it's a loaf shape.
• Cover with the strips of bacon.
• Bake for at least 1 hour. Mine took 1 hour and 15 minutes in a conventional oven. The meat should be cooked in the very center and the bacon should be slightly crisp. Cooking time will vary based on your oven and the shape of the loaf. It may take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Let rest for 15 minutes. Pour off any separated fat. Serve warm.
• Makes GREAT meatloaf sandwiches the next day.

BASIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In large bowl, combine all ingredients together (except the topping) using your hands to mix and combine is the best way.
• Spread the meat mixture into an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches or shape into a loaf in an ungreased baking pan.
• Spoon topping choice onto the loaf and bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until done.
• Drain off the excess fat and allow the loaf to sit about 10 minutes before removing from loaf pan or slicing because it will fall apart.
• Slice loaf into serving sizes and serve on heated platter.
• POTATO-TOPPED MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, prepare some instant mashed potatoes, enough for 4 servings, as directed on the package and set aside. Set the oven control at broil/or 550 degrees F. Broil the slices with the tops 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes. Spread the potatoes on the slices and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes and serve hot.
• SOUPED-UP MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, mix 1/2 to 1 can of your favorite condensed cream soup, such as cream of mushroom, (10 3/4 oz size) and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk in a skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and place the slices in the skilled, turning to coat all sides with the sauce. Cover and simmer until the meat is hot, 10 to 15 minutes and serve.