Restaurant-Style Meatloaf (No Bread Crumbs) Recipe

Name: Restaurant-Style Meatloaf (No Bread Crumbs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 finely chopped green onions; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 2 lbs ground beef (or mix with part veal or pork or beef); 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 finely chopped green onions
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 lbs ground beef (or mix with part veal or pork or beef)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper sauce

1
Melt the butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the green onions, regular onions, green pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until softened.
3
Stir in salt, cumin, peppers, nutmeg, and bayleaves and cook 1 minute.
4
Stir in ketchup and half and half and simmer 2 minutes.
5
Cool and remove bay leaves.
6
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
7
Combine meat, eggs (lightly beaten), worcestershire, red pepper sauce in large bowl.
8
Stir vegeable mixture into meat mixture unil well blended.
9
Spoon mixture evenly into a 9 x 5 pan or freeform the mixture (I use the 9 x 5 pan as my mold and place on rimmed cookie sheet).
10
Bake 70 minutes or until temperature of meat registers 160 degrees.
11
Cool in pan 5 minutes (at least) and drain and unmold onto serving platter.

798

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Restaurant-Style Meatloaf (No Bread Crumbs) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Restaurant-Style Meatloaf (No Bread Crumbs)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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