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Home Style Meatloaf

Cultural Context

Meatloaf is a classic American comfort food, often associated with home cooking and family meals. It became popular in the United States during the Great Depression as a way to stretch meat and feed families affordably. Today, it remains a staple in many households, often served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
4 pounds 80/20 ground beef
1 uncooked Johnsonville brat
1 cup Heinz sriracha flavored ketchup
1 tablespoon Grillaholics SPG
1 tablespoon Lowry seasoned salt
cayenne pepper to taste
1 cup cheap spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup Quaker quick oats
red pepper flakes to taste
1 cup grated cheese
4 eggs
1-2 cups red onion

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide more fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Sugar-free options reduce calories, while homemade can be cheaper.

1

Preheat the smoker to 425°F.

2

In a large bowl, combine 4 pounds of ground beef, 1 uncooked brat (casing removed), and 1-2 cups of chopped red onion.

3

Add 4 eggs, 1 cup of cheap spaghetti sauce, and 1 cup of grated cheese to the mixture.

4

Season with 1 tablespoon of Lowry seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

5

Mix the ingredients together using your hands until well combined.

6

Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a meatloaf tray.

7

Create a valley in the top of the loaf and fill it with 1 cup of Heinz sriracha flavored ketchup.

8

Place the meatloaf in the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 45 minutes.

9

Let the meatloaf rest before slicing and serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

meatloaf traysmokerlarge bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggmilk

Also Known As

MeatloafClassic Meatloaf

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