I Tried Ina Garten’s Famous Meatloaf Recipe | Allrecipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

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

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Tomato puree has no added sugars, and homemade sauce can be made at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan option, while applesauce adds moisture and sweetness.

Start by chopping 3 cups of onions.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan on medium-low heat.

Add the chopped onions to the pan along with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Cook the onions for about 8 to 10 minutes until they are soft and translucent.

Remove the pan from heat and add 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the onions.

Let the onion mixture cool slightly before adding it to the meat.

In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 pounds of ground chuck, the cooled onion mixture, and 2 extra large eggs.

Add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs to the mixture.

Mix everything together gently, being careful not to overmix.

Shape the mixture into a free-form loaf on a baking sheet instead of using a loaf pan.

Spread ketchup over the top of the meatloaf using your hands.

Place the meatloaf in the oven with a pan of hot water underneath to steam it as it cooks.

Bake the meatloaf for about 1 hour, checking for an internal temperature of 160°F.

Once cooked, transfer the meatloaf to a serving platter and let it rest before slicing.

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