Classic Meatloaf

Name: Classic Meatloaf
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chuck; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs; 1 cup milk; 1 onion, minced; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon ground thyme; ½ cup ketchup; ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

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Craving a slice of down-home comfort food? Look no further than this classic meatloaf recipe! Using two cuts of ground beef results in a tender, delicious loaf that's packed with flavor. The meat is mixed with a savory blend of breadcrumbs and Italian herbs and spices, including onion, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Don't forget the ketchup: the sweetened tomato sauce is essential to any meatloaf recipe. It's just like mom used to make, but better! Serve with a big green salad and creamy mashed potatoes for an old-school dinner.

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

Letting the meat rest before cutting retains moisture, so don't skip that step. Buy whole chuck and sirloin and grind your meat at home for fresher flavor. If you like spice, add a 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes with the other spices. Leftover meatloaf is delicious served as a sandwich on a crusty roll.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 395 calories; 18g fat; 20.1g carbohydrates; 36g protein; 126mg cholesterol; 628mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 395		Calories from Fat165
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g		28%
	Saturated Fat7g	35%
	Trans Fat0.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat1.0g
	Monounsaturated Fat7.7g
Cholesterol 126mg		42%
Sodium 628mg		26%
Total Carbohydrate 20.1g		7%
	Dietary Fiber1g	5%
	Sugars8.6g
Protein 36g

Vitamin A6%		Vitamin C5%
Calcium8%		Iron26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Comfort Food One Pot Or Pan Dinner Sunday Dinner Oven Ground Beef Kid-friendly American Cheat Day Tomato Paste Weeknight

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Jen the Mighty says:

The Mealthy Tip to grind my own cuts of beef was something I don't need to be told twice! Nothing beats freshly ground meat, and in a meatloaf that's important! I have a sweet and hot style ketchup that I like to use in place of regular ketchup, and it went really well with this. Delicious!

Greg Jones says:

I grew up on meatloaf and still love it today. Sometimes my boys can be picky eaters, but they really liked this recipe. They even asked for seconds!

Loren Schaffer says:

I really love this meatloaf! This one didn't leave all the liquid at the bottom of the pan like a lot of recipes. I added mustard to the ketchup mix for the top, so good!

M Raines says:

It’s so good! This is now a comfort food staple in our house.