The Perfect Meatloaf Food

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

THE BEST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
• Combine milk and soft bread crumbs in a small bowl and allow to soften, about 5 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, 3 tablespoons steak sauce, chopped onion, and green bell pepper. Add bread crumb mixture, and mix with your hands until all ingredients are combined.
• Pat the the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Brush the top with additional steak sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until done. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing.

THE BEST MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover the entire top and sides of a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. See notes. Fill a baking sheet or sheet pan with water and place it on the very bottom shelve in the oven. *See notes.
• Add the vegetable oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, enough add the onions and cook until softened about 6-8 minutes. A minute before the onions are done, add the garlic.
• Cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove the onions and garlic from the skillet and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
• To a small bowl add the fresh breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Mix gently. Let the breadcrumbs soak for 5 minutes.
• To a bowl add the ketchup, pepper and brown sugar. Mix well. Reserve for later.
• Use a bowl big enough for the ground beef and breadcrumb mixture. Add the ground beef to the bowl with all the seasonings, salt, and pepper. Add the breadcrumb mixture, onions and garlic and gently mix.
• For an easy clean up (optional) place the loaf on the baking sheet lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil or line it with parchment paper. Shape the beef into a loaf. Pour only half of the brown sugar ketchup over the meatloaf. Put the meatloaf on the shelf right above the pan with water.
• Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the temperature on your meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit *See notes. Cover the meatloaf with the remaining ketchup glaze and serve with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Sharing is caring, so please share this recipe, so other people can enjoy it!

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in milk. Set aside, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bread-milk mixture, and mix very gently with a fork (do not overmix).
• Place meat mixture on prepared baking sheet, and form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide.
• Bake, brushing twice with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during baking, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

THE PERFECT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several minutes.
• Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add in your beaten eggs.
• USE YOUR HANDS and git in there, mix it up well.
• Form into a log. Hint: don't "smoosh" it down to tight, that just compacts the meat and tends to make for a dense er heavy meatloaf. I honest and truly believe THIS step was the defining factor in the most juiciest meatloaf I have ever eaten.
• Lay bacon slices across the top, width wise, tucking the ends underneath the meatloaf.
• Spread a good amount of sauce onto your loaf, leaving a little for your second application later in cooking process.
• Bake for 45 minutes, then slather the rest of the sauce over the top.
• Bake for 15 more minutes or so, you can raise oven temperature to 400 after the second application,.

A PERFECT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9x5 loaf pan. In a bowl lightly mix eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, until combined.
• 2. Gently work in the ground beef until mixed. Press the meat into the loaf pan.
• 3. Bake in oven until loaf is no longer pink inside and juices run clear about 50 minutes. Thermometer inserted should read 160 degrees.
• 4. While the meatloaf is baking, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, mustard in bowl. Spread on top of meatloaf during last 15 minutes.

THE BEST CROCKPOT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Tear off a large strip of aluminum foil (heavy duty works well), and press it into the bottom and up two of the sides of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray, then set aside.
• Combine all ketchup glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Add ground beef, all but 2 Tbsp of the minced onion, stuffing mix, milk, eggs, 2 Tbsp glaze, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix until just combined.
• Shape into an oval-like shape and place into the foil lined crockpot. Top with ½ cup of the glaze, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
• When finished cooking, carefully lift out the meatloaf, using the foil overhang, and place on a baking sheet. Top with 2/3 cup of the glaze and broil until glaze is sticky and bubbly.
• Serve sliced, with remaining glaze sauce served on the side for drizzling.

MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C, line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, and spray it with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs with milk and eggs. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until just combined, do not over mix.
• Shape the meat into a 8x4 inch loaf and compress it to hold its shape, and place it on the prepared baking sheet (or shape it over the baking sheet). You can also use a loaf pan for this.
• Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the glaze ingredients. Mix until well combined.
• Using a brush, spread the glaze over the meatloaf, and bake for 15 more minutes or until it's fully cooked. The internal temp must reach 160°F/71°C.
• Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve over mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli or green beans.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
• Transfer breadcrumbs to a small bowl and stir in the milk. Set aside for about 5 minutes.
• In a separate large bowl, combine the beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper with your hands.
• Add the breadcrumb mixture and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
• Place the meat mixture on the prepared baking sheet and form into a tight loaf with your hands, about 9 inches long and 5 inches wide.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 155°F.
• Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting into slices and serving with the gravy.
• While the meatloaf is resting, make the gravy by melting the butter in a medium sauce pot over medium heat.
• Add the diced onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and saute until slightly golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to evenly coat. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes.
• Add the stock and whisk until thoroughly combined. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream. Cook for another 2 to 5 minutes to slightly thicken the mixture.
• Season with the remaining salt and black pepper, and serve with the meatloaf.

PERFECT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix ground beef, oatmeal,eggs,onion,salt, pepper and soup.
• Mold into loaf in a shallow baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes
• Pour off excess fat.
• Pour catsup over loaf.
• Return to oven for 15 mins or until loaf is nicely glazed.