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How To Make Classic Meatloaf That Will Melt A Man's Heart - Sunday Dinner - The Hillbilly Kitchen

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Perfect Meatloaf

Cultural Context

Meatloaf is a quintessential American comfort food, often associated with family dinners and home-cooked meals. Its origins can be traced back to the 5th century, but it gained popularity in the United States during the Great Depression as a way to stretch meat further. Today, it remains a staple in many households, often served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
almost 3 pounds ground round
3/4 to 1 cup crackers
1 large egg
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup honey barbecue sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide more fiber, while crushed crackers can be more budget-friendly.

1

Start by stating that this is a traditional meatloaf recipe.

2

Use almost 3 pounds of ground round for a large meatloaf, but you can use any ground meat.

3

For filler, use about 3/4 to 1 cup of crackers, or substitute with bread crumbs or oatmeal.

4

Chop about 1/2 cup of onion and 1/2 cup of bell pepper, adjusting size based on texture preference.

5

Add 1 large egg per pound of meat, adjusting for smaller eggs if necessary.

6

For flavor, add about 1/4 cup of ketchup and 1 cup of honey barbecue sauce, mixing half into the meatloaf and reserving the rest for topping.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

8

Beat the egg and mix in the sauces and seasonings before adding to the meat.

9

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well to ensure even distribution.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlmixing spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Classic MeatloafHomestyle Meatloaf

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