Meatloaf 101 Recipe

Name: Meatloaf 101
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces; 2 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into eighths; 2 garlic cloves; 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley; 1 large egg; 1 cup ketchup; 3 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into eighths
2 garlic cloves
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
1 large egg
1 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Place bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine crumbs form.
3
Transfer to a medium bowl, and add ground beef.
4
Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine.
5
Add to meat mixture, using hands to mix well.
6
Add egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, salt, and pepper; use hands to combine thoroughly.
7
Place in an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
8
Combine remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, remaining teaspoon dry mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl; stir until smooth.
9
Brush mixture over meatloaf; place in the oven with a baking pan set on the rack below to catch drippings.
10
Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees, about 90 minutes.
11
If top gets too dark, cover with foil, and continue baking.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces, 2 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into eighths, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Meatloaf 101 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.

Meatloaf 101

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