Classic Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Classic Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork sausage; 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup dried bread crumbs; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup whole milk; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 or 3 drops Tabasco or other hot-pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Parsley sprigs for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork sausage
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 or 3 drops Tabasco or other hot-pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Parsley sprigs for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the parsley sprigs, and mix well.
3
Turn the mixture into a lightly sprayed or oiled 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and gently pat down.
4
Bake until the loaf is firm and the top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.
5
Let stand in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
6
Remove the loaf from the pan and slice to serve.
7
Garnish with the parsley sprigs.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork sausage, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Classic Meatloaf falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Meatloaf

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