Old Fashioned Meat-Loaf Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Meat-Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups sweet onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup ketchup, divided; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 1/2 lbs ground round (or chuck); 1/2 lb ground pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean); 1 cup bread, crumbs fine; 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sweet onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs ground round (or chuck)
1/2 lb ground pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
1 cup bread, crumbs fine
2 eggs, lightly beaten

1
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F; position oven rack to middle of the oven.
2
Melt butter in heavy skillet and saute onions, garlic and celery for approximately 4-5 minutes; until onions are translucent.
3
Add salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup ketchup; cook for 1 minute, until combined.
4
Transfer to a large bowl and add meats, bread crumbs and eggs; blend with your hands; do not overmix.
5
In in 9 x 13 pan (sprayed with cooking oil) form the mixture into a 10 x 5 inch oval loaf.
6
Mix brown sugar with remaining ketchup and spread on top.
7
Bake until interntal temperature registers 155 degrees F; approximately 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
8
Remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

407

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cups sweet onions, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

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Old Fashioned Meat-Loaf

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