Sweetheart Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Sweetheart Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, ground chuck preferred; 1 small onion, minced; 1 egg; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato puree; 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon chili, 3000; ¾ teaspoon mustard powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 slices bacon, lean preferred

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325F
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the onion, egg, and tomatoes.
3
Mix well.
4
Add the breadcrumbs and spices, mix well again.
5
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to form two 8oz.
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hearts.
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Be sure these hearts are tall so you get a full meatloaf taste, thin ones will be too much like hamburger.
8
Form hearts with your hands if you don't have a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
9
Trim any fatty ends on the bacon, split each strip into 2-3 pieces and place on top of each heart.
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Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cook for 45 minutes.
11
Don't scrape away the juice as the meatloaf is cooking or the edges will get hard.
12
When finished cooking, remove from the oven, use a small spatula to clean up the edges, and serve.

461

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, ground chuck preferred, 1 small onion, minced, 1 egg, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Sweetheart 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!

Sweetheart Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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