Basic Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Basic Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or turkey; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 cup chopped onions (about 1 medium onion); 1/2 cup grated carrot; 1 tsp dried herbs, like oregano, thyme, marjoram, etc.; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp bouillon granules; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 tsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup chicken or beef stock; 1 tbl Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup uncooked instant oatmeal OR; 1/4 cup dry plain breadcrumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onions (about 1 medium onion)
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 tsp dried herbs, like oregano, thyme, marjoram, etc.
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp bouillon granules
1/2 cup white wine
2 tsp tomato paste
1/4 cup chicken or beef stock
1 tbl Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup uncooked instant oatmeal OR
1/4 cup dry plain breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a sauce pan. Add the onions, carrots, dried herbs, pepper, salt, and bouillon granules, and cook over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until onions are translucent but not brown. Add the white wine and let cook until most of the liquid had evaporated.Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion and carrot mixture, oatmeal or bread crumbs, and egg and mix lightly. Don't mash the mixture and stop mixing as soon as the majority of ingredients have been integrated.
3
Shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread ketchup over the top. Bake for an hour.

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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: 1 lb ground beef or turkey, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 cup chopped onions (about 1 medium onion), 1/2 cup grated carrot, and more.

Yes, Basic 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!

Basic Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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