Basic Meatloaf (Southern Style) Recipe

Name: Basic Meatloaf (Southern Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs); 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs); 3 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (topping) or 1/2 cup ketchup (topping)

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs)
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs)
3 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (topping) or 1/2 cup ketchup (topping)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire, onion, thyme, and rosemary. (I whisk dried ingredients and pour over hamburger and fold together lightly, first. Then I add wet ingredients and incorporate together really well. I usually add less milk or add extra bread crumbs to preferred consistency).
3
Pack into a lightly greased loaf pan or form into a loaf and place on a lightly greased baking sheet with sides, such as a jelly roll pan. (I form into a loaf in a 9 X 13 pyrex baking dish).
4
Top meatloaf with sliced bacon, or your choice of ketchup or barbecue sauce.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, or till 170 to 180 degrees.
6
Dianna suggests serving meatloaf with heated tomato sauce or gravy. (I suggest serving with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables for a comfort style meal).

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Basic Meatloaf (Southern Style) 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 (Southern Style)

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