Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf Iii Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf Iii
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat Loaf; 2 slices white bread, torn into pieces; 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (85% lean); 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; Barbecue Sauce; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; Tabasco sauce, 6 dashes; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Meat Loaf
2 slices white bread, torn into pieces
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (85% lean)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
Tabasco sauce, 6 dashes
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Place the bread in a small bowl, pour the milk over the bread, and let soak for 5 minutes.
2
Put the meat in a large mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients, including the milk-soaked bread.
3
Do not squeeze the moisture out of the bread.
4
Using clean hands or a large spoon, stir the mixture together until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
5
Form the mixture into a loaf about 6 inches long and e inches wide and tall.
6
Set aside while you mix the sauce ingredients, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
7
Stir together all the sauce ingredients in the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker and set the meat loaf in the sauce.
8
Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the meat loaf to coat it.
9
Cook the meat loaf on HIGH for 1 hour.
10
Decrease heat to LOW and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat loaf registers 165 degrees, 5-6 hours.
11
Using two long, wide spatulas, remove the meat loaf from the slow cooker, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
12
Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
13
Cut the meat loaf into 1/2 inch thick slices with a serrated knife.
14
Serve with some of the sauce.

827

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat Loaf, 2 slices white bread, torn into pieces, 1/4 cup milk, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (85% lean), and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf Iii 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 Iii

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Variations & substitutions

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