Best-Ever Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Best-Ever Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2/3 cup whole milk; 3 slices bread, torn; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup grated carrot; 1 cup shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage, optional; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
3 slices bread, torn
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 cup shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

1
In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
2
Shape into a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.
3
Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160u00b0, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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* 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: 2 large eggs, 2/3 cup whole milk, 3 slices bread, torn, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Best-Ever Meat Loaf 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.

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