Southern Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Southern Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Small Onion, Diced; 1 stalk Celery, Diced; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1/2 cups Milk; 2 slices Bread, Torn Into Pieces; 1 can Tomato Paste (6 Oz Can); 3/4 cups Dark Karo Syrup, Or More (up To 1 Cup) If You Like It Sweeter; 1/2 cups Ketchup - (Enough To Cover Top); 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Bread Crumbs; 1/2 cups Durkee's French Fried Onions (Optional) For Top

Servings: persons

1 whole Small Onion, Diced
1 stalk Celery, Diced
1 whole Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced
1 pound Ground Beef
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1/2 cups Milk
2 slices Bread, Torn Into Pieces
1 can Tomato Paste (6 Oz Can)
3/4 cups Dark Karo Syrup, Or More (up To 1 Cup) If You Like It Sweeter
1/2 cups Ketchup - (Enough To Cover Top)
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Bread Crumbs
1/2 cups Durkee's French Fried Onions (Optional) For Top

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Saute the onions, celery and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat.
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When they are softened and translucent, remove skillet from heat.
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Sprinkle salt and pepper over meat in a large bowl.
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In a small/medium bowl, mix the egg, milk and bread together.
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Mix the bread mixture into the meat.
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Mix the onion, celery, bell pepper, tomato paste and Karo syrup into the meat.
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Transfer to either a casserole dish or a non-stick loaf pan.
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I use a non-stick loaf pan by Wilton.
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Its a 9 x 5 x 2 inch (roughly) pan with another inside pan that has holes in the bottom to let grease run out.
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Spread ketchup over the top of the loaf.
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Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
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Optional: A few Durkees onions on top is a yummy extra!
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Put into the 350 F oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Small Onion, Diced, 1 stalk Celery, Diced, 1 whole Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced, 1 pound Ground Beef, and more.

Yes, Southern 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!

Southern Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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