Basic Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Basic Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 large carrot, peeled, trimmed, halved and cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 3 small cloves garlic, smashed and peeled; 2 medium ribs celery, peeled with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 13 pounds ground round; ⅔ cup unseasoned dried bread crumbs; ⅔ cup plus 4 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Few grinds black pepper; 8 oil-packed anchovies, minced; 20 calamata olives, rinsed, pitted and coarsely chopped; 4 heaping teaspoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; Additional ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large carrot, peeled, trimmed, halved and cut into 1/2-inch lengths
3 small cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 medium ribs celery, peeled with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 13 pounds ground round
⅔ cup unseasoned dried bread crumbs
⅔ cup plus 4 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Few grinds black pepper
8 oil-packed anchovies, minced
20 calamata olives, rinsed, pitted and coarsely chopped
4 heaping teaspoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Additional ground black pepper

1
Place a rack in the center of the oven, and heat to 350 degrees.
2
Put onion, carrot, garlic and celery in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until the vegetables are chopped medium fine; there should be about 1 2/3 cups of chopped vegetables.
3
Combine all of the ingredients, reserving 4 tablespoons of the ketchup.
4
Add optional ingredients, if desired.
5
Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts.
6
Form into mounded ovals that do not touch in a 9-by-13-inch heatproof glass baking dish.
7
Bake for 30 minutes.
8
Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup over the top of each loaf, and bake for 10 minutes.
9
Remove from oven, and let rest for 5 minutes.
10
Using a pancake turner, remove each loaf and serve on individual plates.

1906

kcal

Calories

200

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 large carrot, peeled, trimmed, halved and cut into 1/2-inch lengths, 3 small cloves garlic, smashed and peeled, 2 medium ribs celery, peeled with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1-inch chunks, 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.

Basic Meatloaf

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