Basic Meat Loaf

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If you're new to meatloaf, this recipe will help you step-by-step make a delicious dinner you will remember.

90 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

277 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pound	beef	ground, lean
3	each	bread	slices, or 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs or wheat
1	each	egg
1	cup	milk
1/4	cup	onion	chopped
1	tablespoon	worcestershire sauce
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	prepared mustard	dry
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
1/4	teaspoon	sage
1/8	teaspoon	garlic powder
1/2	cup	ketchup	or chili sauce, or barbecue sauce

Directions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients except the ketchup together. Spread the meat mixture into an ungreased loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches or shape into a loaf in an ungreased baking pan. Spoon ketchup onto the loaf and bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until done. Drain off the excess fat and serve sliced on a heated platter.

NOTE: For leftover meat loaf, try the following:

BARBECUED MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, mix 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce and 2 tb of water in a skillet. Place the slices of meatloaf in the skillet, turning to coat all sides with the barbecue sauce. Cover and cook over low heat, brushing the sauce on the slices occasionally, until the meat is hot, about 10 to 15 minutes.

POTATO-TOPPED MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, prepare some instant mashed potatoes, enough for 4 servings, as directed on the package and set aside. Set the oven control at broil/or 550 degrees F. Broil the slices with the tops 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes. Spread the potatoes on the slices and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes and serve hot.

SOUPED-UP MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, mix 1/2 to 1 can of your favorite condensed cream soup, such as cream of mushroom, (10 3/4 oz size) and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk in a skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and place the slices in the skillet, turning to coat all sides with the sauce. Cover and simmer until the meat is hot, 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

Reviews

I made this recipe using 1/2 cup bread crumbs instead of the slices of bread. I did not happen to have worchesteshire sauce, so I substituted soy sauce. It was the best meat loaf I had ever made!
over 6 years ago by aliciaanne

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1. LEAH about 2 hours ago

ITS SO GOOD EVERYONE SHOULD TRY IT INSTEAD OF BREAD SLICES i USED BREAD CRUMBS ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 144g

Amount per Serving

Calories 277 54% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	26%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	33%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 560mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 25.0g	49%

Vitamin A	5%		Vitamin C	5%
Calcium	5%		Iron	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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