Meatloaf Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: ¼ cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vinegar (any type); 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 -3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 large eggs; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce; ½ cup milk; ⅔ cup crushed saltine crackers (approx. 16); 14-⅓ cup dry parsley flakes

Servings: persons

¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar (any type)
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 -3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
½ cup milk
⅔ cup crushed saltine crackers (approx. 16)
14-⅓ cup dry parsley flakes

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Mix ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar in a small bowl (this will be used to top meat loaf as a glaze) Heat oil in a skillet adding onion and garlic; saute until tender.
3
Mix eggs with salt, pepper, thyme, mustard, Worcestershire and milk; add to ground beef and pork in a large bowl along with crackers, parsley and cooked onion/garlic mixture.
4
Blend meat mixture until thoroughly mixed (if meat mixture sticks to side of the bowl add a slight amount more milk) Place mixture in a foil lined baking pan and shape into a loaf (approx 9x5 inches) Brush top with glaze mixture.
5
Bake for approx 1 hour (check for doneness) Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
6
NOTE: Try frying a couple of slices of the cold leftovers in a small amount of butter for a great hot sandwich!

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vinegar (any type), 1 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, 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.

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