🥩 **Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food made from ground meat, seasonings, and binders, baked into a loaf shape. It’s hearty, savory, and often served with mashed potatoes, gravy, or vegetables.
🧾 Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 1½ lbs Ground beef (or mix beef, pork, and veal)
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup Ketchup (for topping, optional: mix with brown sugar or mustard)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C).
- Mix ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, bread crumbs, milk, onion, garlic, eggs, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the loaf
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place in a baking dish or loaf pan.
- Add topping
- Spread ketchup (or ketchup mix) evenly over the top.
- Bake
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest & serve
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, or vegetables.
🍴 Tips & Variations
- Mix of meats: Using a combination of beef, pork, and veal makes it juicier and more flavorful.
- Stuffed meatloaf: Add cheese or veggies inside for a surprise filling.
- Glaze options: BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or tomato sauce can replace ketchup.
- Texture tip: Don’t overmix—the meatloaf stays tender if mixed gently.
If you want, I can also give you a “restaurant-style, ultra-moist meatloaf recipe” that stays juicy and is topped with a flavorful glaze. 🍽️
