Share your best meatloaf recipe

I was informed last night that my meatloaf is gross. The kids gave it thumbs down and informed me that some other Mom makes it better. I was told mine was bland. So I am asking you all to share your best Meatloaf recipes or your ingredient list. Meatloaf is one of those things that can vary from the meat used to spices, eggs (or no eggs) toppings (ketchup or bbq sauce) etc...

 

I used to HATE meatloaf until I decided to make it my self. I prefer ground sirloin for the added flavor, I use bread crumbs for a Italian chicken breading and then add what ever veggies I might wish to have. I brown the loaf in a wok and then roast in the oven broiler until done, and serve with Light House Bleu Cheese dressing and smashed potato's on the side!

 

Making meatloaf tonight my self
Ground beef
2 eggs
Steak seasoning
Bread
Crackers rits
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Bacon

Put bread in toaster
Crush crackers
Put meat in a bowl
Mix in the eggs crackers seasonings and toast after you crumble it up mix it good make your loaf put strips of bacon all around it where you can't see the loaf and put in the oven on 350 cook it until the bacon is done

 

50 /50 Ground Beef and Pork
2 eggs
Bread crumbs / Crackers in a pinch
Onion Diced
Garlic 2 cloves
Stewed Tomatoes
Ketchup on top
Baked in the Oven gotta have the crispy edges

 

I actually have 2 that I personally use. Like my chili recipe, I seldom use the cookbook to make them any more. I don't always make them exactly the same. Fact is I can not lay my hands on my personal cookbook at the moment and don't feel like searching for it. That said I am going to wing it and give them both to you off the cuff and hope I haven't forgot any details.

#1 Ted Kilfoile's "Promised land meatloaf" (it has milk and honey in it). This one is specially good for cold sandwiches the next day.
Sometimes I make it the night before going fishing, just to take a batch of sandwiches along for my friends.
1.5lb 80% lean ground beef, 1pkg mccormicks meatloaf seasoning, 1/2 cup Onion chopped, 1/2 cup Bell Pepper chopped,
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup milk.
mix it all together really well. yup, wash your hands 1st and mix it like your mad at it. form into a loaf. place loaf on a small cookie sheet or a doubled up piece of aluminum foil. on a rack, in a shallow baking pan. excess fat will drain into pan 375F 50-60 min
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#2 Tom's smothered mini meatloaves (or call them Salisbury steaks) in gravy
1.5lb 80% lean ground beef, I box chicken or herb stovetop stuffing, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup very warm water,
1 tspn salt or your favorite seasoned salt, 1/2 tspn black pepper, 1/2 tspn powdered garlic.
First off in a medium to large mixing bowl blend stovetop stuffing and water, mix well to moisten completely. mix meat and onions into previous mixture. yup, use your clean hands. form into 4 or 6 mini loaves. bake same way as above to drain any excess fat for 375F for 35-40 minutes ---------- okay you are 1/2 way there. Now for the gravy to finish them while they are in the oven.
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Gravy: 2 envelopes (one box) recipe secrets Beefy Onion dry soup mix, one can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 2 soup cans water, and one 8 oz can mushroom stems and pieces drained. Mix all of that together in a big chicken frying skillet or dutch oven. heat and stir over medium heat until thickened, reduce to a very slow simmer. slow lava like bubbles popping thru. Add mini loaves and simmer for 30 minutes turning once at half time.
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Mashed potatoes and a green vegie go real well with this.
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Wow! these are all so different. blue cheese dressing, celery, bacon, stewed tomatoes & honey? I have never associated any of those ingredients with meatloaf before. I have never cooked with pork burger before.

Keep the recipes coming, this is great.

 

I am so going to swipe that bacon idea and add it to my version!!! Bacon makes every thing better RIGHT! LOL

 

If you want a higher protein content, skip the bread/cracker crumbs and try almond flour with an extra egg

@Bishop love the bacon encrusted loaf!

@tacmotusn OMG! what an awesome recipe collection! Can we call you master meatloaf? Your cooking skills always impress me.

 

Never let your meat loaf! ROTFLMAO

 

I saw my Mom make this dozens of times. It's my kids favorite.

One pound ground round
One egg
One small can evaporated milk
One envelope onion soup mix
Dash of steak sauce
Mix the above by hand and stiffen with quick cooking oats
Pack into loaf pan then dump on foil lined baking sheet
Glaze with mixture of catsup and brown sugar (1/4 cup each)

Bake @325 to 350 for one hour or more until no pink remains in center

Can be doubled by increasing baking time by 30 minutes.

 

I always start with ground up children who complain about their mother's meatloaf...

Actually, I have mellowed...now I would just tell them they were in charge of making meatloaf (and that Google is their friend).

 

Yes, it’s culinary magic. I remember as a child, things I didn’t want to eat seemed to grow, right on my plate.