Italian Dressing Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Italian Dressing Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 12 saltine crackers, crushed; 1 egg; 16 ounces tomato sauce; 1 ounce Italian salad dressing mix (I like Good Seasons); 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 2 teaspoons celery seeds; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
12 saltine crackers, crushed
1 egg
16 ounces tomato sauce
1 ounce Italian salad dressing mix (I like Good Seasons)
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

1
Preheat over 400 degrees.
2
Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard in a small sauce pan. Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer on low while preparing meatloaf.
3
Combine ground meat with Italian dressing mix, salt, pepper, garlic and celery seed until mixed thoroughly.
4
Add crackers and eggs and form into a loaf.
5
Place meatloaf on a a greased baking sheet and cook 25-30 minutes. Top with 1/2 of the tomato sauce mixture and cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
6
Use the remaining tomato sauce to top the meatloaf slices when done.
7
Best served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Enjoy!

735

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Protein

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped, 12 saltine crackers, crushed, and more.

Yes, Italian Dressing Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Dressing Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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