Ann'S Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Ann'S Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs 80% lean ground beef (20% fat); 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2/3 cup catsup; 1/2 cup tomato sauce, plus; tomato sauce, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs 80% lean ground beef (20% fat)
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup catsup
1/2 cup tomato sauce, plus
tomato sauce, for serving (optional)

1
Saute vegetables in oil until carrots are soft.
2
Add garlic and saute about 1-2 minutes longer.
3
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4
In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, and cooled vegetables.
5
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and catsup until combined.
6
Pour egg mixture over beef and mix with hands, handling just enough to combine evenly.
7
Do not overmix, or it will be too dry.
8
Pat mixture gently into greased loaf pan, but do not press down too firmly.
9
Pour 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the top and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1-1/4 hours.
10
Place on a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
11
Cut into thick slices and serve warm or cold with extra tomato sauce, if desired.
12
I use crushed, canned tomatoes sometimes and that is very good too.

947

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped, 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Ann'S Old Fashioned Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ann'S Old Fashioned Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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