Alwaysperfectmeatloaf Recipes

THE BEST CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
• In a large bowl, add the beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mush and mix these ingredients together until well combined.*
• Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan. Pat the meat down into an even layer.
• In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.
• Bake uncovered for 55 minutes.
• Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).**

TWENTY-FIVE INGREDIENT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add green onions, celery, garlic, carrot, onion and peppers and saute until sweated, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Set aside to cool. Combine salt, black and white peppers, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, sugar and eggs in a large bowl and beat well. Add half-and-half and ketchup and blend thoroughly. Add meats, breadcrumbs, cilantro and cooled vegetables to egg mixture and blend thoroughly with hands for about 5 minutes. With damp hands, form the mixture into an oval resembling a long loaf of bread. Place on a cookie sheet that has been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

THE PERFECT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several minutes.
• Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add in your beaten eggs.
• USE YOUR HANDS and git in there, mix it up well.
• Form into a log. Hint: don't "smoosh" it down to tight, that just compacts the meat and tends to make for a dense er heavy meatloaf. I honest and truly believe THIS step was the defining factor in the most juiciest meatloaf I have ever eaten.
• Lay bacon slices across the top, width wise, tucking the ends underneath the meatloaf.
• Spread a good amount of sauce onto your loaf, leaving a little for your second application later in cooking process.
• Bake for 45 minutes, then slather the rest of the sauce over the top.
• Bake for 15 more minutes or so, you can raise oven temperature to 400 after the second application,.

ALWAYS PERFECT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix all ingredients together in bowl. The consistency will seem extremely soupy, but don't worry, it will come out perfectly.
• Pour mixture into a greased 9"x5" loaf pan.
• Bake for 1 1/2 hours, draining fat every 30 minutes.
• Top with ketchup 20 minutes before baking time is up.
• Let cool in pan for 5 minutes.
• Remove from pan and slice.

BETTER THAN MOM'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Combine onion, bell pepper, milk, eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, parsley, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire, thyme, and Dijon in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in bread crumbs. Add ground sirloin, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined. Form mixture into a loaf shape and fit into the prepared pan.
• Combine remaining ketchup with balsamic vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and spread over the top of the meatloaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. The longer it sits, the easier it will be to slice.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste turns deep red in color, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, stir together the panko and milk. Add the ground beef, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture and use your hands to combine. Do not overmix!
• Shape the beef mixture into a 10 x 5-inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top and sides with ketchup.
• Bake the meatloaf until the top is browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 50 minutes.
• Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!