Original Women'S Weekly Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Original Women'S Weekly Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125g bacon,trimmed and chopped; 500g beef mince; 500 pork mince; 1 onion, coarsley grated; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups (160g) of fresh breadcrumbs; 2 tspn fresh thyme leaves; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tblspn red wine vinegar; 2 tspn soft brown sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat ven to 180 deg. Lightly grease a loaf tin and line it with a single sheet of baking paper.
2
Fry bacon until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towel.
3
Place mince, onion, garlic, thyme, egg, vinegar, sugar and bacon in alarge bowl. Season well and mix together using your hands. Don't overmix or the meatloaf will be too dense when cooked.
4
Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and press down gently. Smooth the top and cook in the oven for 1 hour 10 mins or until browned and cooked through. Test it by pushing in a metal skewer or sharp knife, leaving it for 3 secs. Pull out skewer and hold it against your wrist. It should e hot.
5
Leave rest for 5 mins. and pour cooking juices into jug.
6
Serve with tomato sauce, peas anf potatoes.

31275

kcal

Calories

1790

Fat

113

Carbs

3434

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125g bacon,trimmed and chopped, 500g beef mince, 500 pork mince, 1 onion, coarsley grated, and more.

Yes, Original Women'S Weekly 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Original Women'S Weekly Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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