Ethan'S "Hungry Man'S Cast Iron" Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Ethan'S "Hungry Man'S Cast Iron" Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs; 2 (4.5 ounce) packages noodle soup mix (such as Lipton(R) Soup Secrets(R)); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's(R)), divided; 4 eggs; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crumbled; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce; 2 teaspoons steak sauce (such as A1(R)); 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided; 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

4 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
2 (4.5 ounce) packages noodle soup mix (such as Lipton(R) Soup Secrets(R))
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's(R)), divided
4 eggs
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crumbled
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
2 teaspoons steak sauce (such as A1(R))
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon onion powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Place a large cast iron skillet in the oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Combine ground beef, Italian bread crumbs, noodle soup mix, 1/2 the tomato sauce, eggs, onion, ketchup, cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, barbeque sauce, steak sauce, salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder in a large bowl; mix well.
3
Mix remaining tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until topping is smooth.
4
Remove skillet from the oven. Place ground beef mixture in skillet, smoothing the top. Spread topping over beef.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until beef is mostly cooked through, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain off grease. Return to the oven and continue cooking until meatloaf juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour more.
6
Remove meatloaf from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

1501

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

My Personal Notes

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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: 4 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs, 2 (4.5 ounce) packages noodle soup mix (such as Lipton(R) Soup Secrets(R)), 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's(R)), divided, and more.

Yes, Ethan'S "Hungry Man'S Cast Iron" 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!

Ethan'S "Hungry Man'S Cast Iron" Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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