Our Favorite Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Our Favorite Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread; see Cooks' Note below); 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed; 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 20% fat; 1/2 pound ground pork; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup ketchup, divided, plus more for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread; see Cooks' Note below)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 20% fat
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup, divided, plus more for serving

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["Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350u00b0F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9"" shallow baking dish with foil. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl until ready to use.", "Pulse onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can finely chop by hand.)", "Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion mixture, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Worcestershire, and scrape into bowl with breadcrumb mixture. Add beef, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, then mix with your hands to combine.", "Form meatloaf mixture into a long, well-packed, approximately 5""-wide loaf shape on prepared baking sheet. Brush top of loaf with 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155u00b0F, 60-75 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with more ketchup alongside.", "Meatloaf can be made 3 days ahead; wrap in foil and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months."]

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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: 1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread; see Cooks' Note below), 1/3 cup whole milk, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Our Favorite 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.

Our Favorite Meatloaf

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