Our Favorite Meat Loaf
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
Our Favorite Meat Loaf is sure to be your favorite meat loaf, too. This classic comfort recipe will take your taste buds down meat loaf memory lane. Don't forget to serve it up with some creamy mashed potatoes!
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons ketchup (see Options)
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except ketchup; mix well. Press mixture evenly into a 9" x 5" loaf pan; spread ketchup over top.
- Bake 60 to 65 minutes, or until no pink remains and juices run clear. Remove from oven, drain, and allow to sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Options
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If you prefer to do without the ketchup, that’s okay. You could use spaghetti sauce or just leave the top plain. We like to serve this with lots of gravy. Mmmm...
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What's more comforting with our homemade meat loaf than homemade mashed potatoes? Try our Rainbow Mashed Potatoes plain or colored with bright vegetables.
- Looking for more easy meatloaf recipes? Then you'll love our latest recipe collection, How to Make Meatloaf: 17 of Our Best Meatloaf Recipes.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 306
- Calories from Fat 166
- Total Fat 18g 28 %
- Saturated Fat 7.1g 36 %
- Trans Fat 1.1g 0 %
- Protein 24g 48 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 109mg 36 %
- Sodium 624mg 26 %
- Total Carbohydrates 9.7g 3 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
- Sugars 3.4g 0 %
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doloreseleeson 392 7811
Feb 18, 2018
Nice basic recipe to which you can add flavor if desired using different herbs.
agaughan 0033778
Sep 15, 2015
Derpy Hooves mind your manners! I suppose U are perfect in everything U do. no 16yr. is perfect! people make mistakes everyday. SO--- droupy drawers, mind your manners!!!!!
douglasdherbert
Jul 09, 2015
This is a very good basic meatloaf recipe that can have a lot of people's own choices of additions and subtractions. I tried it on its' own before commenting, and as I thought, was just needed some extra ingredients to make it really good.
Derpy Hooves
Apr 28, 2015
More than half of you people don't even use proper grammar. And im 16. Grow up and learn to use english properly.
leblanc 5308980
May 05, 2015
If you don't like peoples grammar, DON'T READ THE REVIEWS!! Be thankful you can get these WONDERFUL receipts!!! YOUR grammar is WRONG..im.....I'm
lucretia1010 96337 22
May 05, 2015
leblanc, I am not trying to be nasty but dear,,,read your post....we get wonderful recipes,,,not receipts.
doloreseleeson 392 7811
Feb 18, 2018
Actually many years ago people did use the word receipts instead of recipes LOL
sunshineinalaska 6 357236
Nov 13, 2013
this was so yummy! i skipped the catsup & served it with y homemade mushroom gravy. ummmm! so delicious it just tastes like more.
mazman13 4305823
Jul 20, 2013
this is great. meatloaf is a fine working persons meal. can't beat it !
allcountrygirl
Feb 27, 2013
try adding some brown sugar to the ketchup....talk about yummy!!!!!
momnpops1 7744035
Feb 27, 2013
I've read the comments on several of these meatloaves and can't believe how many people make theirs without gr pepper and celery. I saute diced pepper, celery, garlic and onion in a little butter and add it to my meat with other spices. One comment never heard of it. Maybe he or she should try it. you might lie it.
joana39 2491207
Mar 16, 2013
hi momnpops1, i make it just like you do and also add 1/2 carrot cut really small..and its delicccccccious :)
catlady6866 288727 4
Jun 09, 2013
I totally agree with you, except that I never tried adding celery to meatloaf. I'm sure it adds a lot more great flavor. Did you ever try adding a bit of finely grated carrot to your meatloaf? They add such a nice flavor ! I (as well) use a little milk in order to bring the mixture to the right consistancy-instead of adding water.
leachsrl 6023371
Aug 28, 2012
Old fashioned flavor and texture. Wonderful taste. Husband is a meat loaf fan and he said it is how meatloaf is supposed to taste. I served it without ketchup, with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Yum. The rest is in the freezer for next week.
scheygirl 4974169
Aug 27, 2012
good recipe but i soak the bread in milk... no need to tear it up... no need to measure milk just take the soaked bread and put in bowl.. makes for a moister meatloaf. i added some garlic to this as well as some onion crackers.... option: my grandmother always topped hers with tomato soup last fifteen minutes.. :)
Dalila G
Aug 25, 2012
We are big fans of meatloaf in this household. I am always adding different recipes to my file, I will be trying this one out soon. Thanks!
pvcarte 7578276
Aug 23, 2012
I use my favorite steak sauce on top of meatloaf, before baking it of course. Yummy.
Fritz43
Aug 23, 2012
I can just about guarantee you that 65 minutes for a 1 1/2 pound meat loaf is not enough time; the inside will still have pink areas. Calibrate your oven, use a meat thermometer or at a minimum take the time out to 1 hr 45 min.
leediablo 7771294
Aug 23, 2012
So where is the recipe for the gravy???
Test Kitchen Team
Aug 23, 2012
The Mr. Food Test Kitchen has many recipes for gravy. Take a look here for find the you like the best; http://www.mrfood.com/?task=search&search_term=gravy Enjoy!
S48tal 8171427
Feb 16, 2012
Mr. Food thank you for reminding me of my (Mom's meatloaf recipe)! I haven't made this for a long time, and this was the way she made hers. I have mixed a little brown sugar in with the ketchup for the topping; also shredded carrots added gives it a little more nutrition and color. Oatmeal works good (instead) of bread for ones who need 'gluten-free' food; this also is nutritious. Thanks again for (all) your easy and great recipes! Sherry
mia80260 0160806
Jan 27, 2012
Why is it every meat loaf or meat ball recipe asks for bread in some form? to me it makes the product mushy
sonnij 5712709
Feb 11, 2012
actually, the breadcrumbs act as the bulk....try using more and the meat loaf will get dryer.
Coletred 2266740
May 11, 2016
I never add bread, just green pepper, celery, onion, egg, catsup, bacon on top - delish! (if I don't have bacon that day I put one of the family names on top w/catsup BOBBY
Bellerophon
May 11, 2016
The torn bread pieces and milk constitute what is known as a panade, and is a sure-fire way to make meat loaf, burgers, etc. more tender and juicy.
swamper5846 319617 1
Dec 12, 2011
when I click on "classic fried chicken" , one of the ingredients should be chicken .
dillardclara42 639 6441
Feb 12, 2011
i have to eat gluten free so i use oat for a binder it is so good
mcnairn6 8035239
Dec 27, 2010
It exceeded my expectations! I've recommend it my family and friends.
grammaberr
Aug 09, 2010
My husband is unable to any style of cooked tomatoes and didn't want plain meatloaf, so I hardly ever made meatloaf. After twenty years, I finally tried making a beef gravy with leftover juices from beef roast. We eat meat far more often than we use to. Turkey meatloaf with gravy is delicious too! Kathy
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