Meat Loaf
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 25 min
- Cook: 1 hr 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 384
- Total Fat
- 14 g
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 21 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 9 g
- Protein
- 46 g
- Cholesterol
- 189 mg
- Sodium
- 760 mg
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 25 min
- Cook: 1 hr 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 384
- Total Fat
- 14 g
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 21 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 9 g
- Protein
- 46 g
- Cholesterol
- 189 mg
- Sodium
- 760 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meat loaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat loaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meat loaf, will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot.
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Recipe Review Highlights
People have praised this meatloaf for its moist and flavorful texture, often highlighting the cooked onion mixture and the balance of ingredients. Many mention the importance of not overworking the meat mixture to maintain its tender consistency.
Many people have successfully substituted ingredients, such as using different types of meat (turkey, pork, ground beef blends), alternative breadcrumbs (seasoned, gluten-free, panko), and various toppings (bbq sauce, tomato sauce, cheese). Adjustments like reducing the amount of onions or using different herbs were common.
This recipe has been used for a variety of events and meal times, from casual dinners and family gatherings to special occasions like Christmas Eve and birthday celebrations. Its versatility and ease of preparation make it a great choice for different times of the year.
