Mom's Best Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Mom's Best Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, minced; 6 slices bacon, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 4 tablespoons bottled horseradish; ½ cup old fashioned oats; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon dill seed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ⅓ cup tomato sauce or ⅓ cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, minced
6 slices bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons bottled horseradish
½ cup old fashioned oats
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
⅓ cup tomato sauce or ⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed

1
Saute the onion with bacon and garlic until golden.
2
With hands gently combine meat, bacon-garlic-onion mixture, eggs, horseradish, oats, parmesan cheese, and spices.
3
Knead gently but thoughtly until mixture is very light and fluffy.
4
Heat oven to 350.
5
Pack the mixture into 2 quart rectangular glass loaf pan, leveling the top gently.
6
Spoon tomato sauce or ketchup over the top of the loaf and sprinkle with the brown sugar.
7
Bake loaf for 1 1/2 hours.
8
Let cool 30 minutes before slicing.
9
You can also cool completely, cover tightly in plastic wrap, chill overnight.
10
Using thin knife, slice the loaf into thin slices for sandwiches.

591

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Fat

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, minced, 6 slices bacon, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 12 lbs lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Mom's Best Meat Loaf 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!

Mom's Best Meat Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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