The All-American Comfort Classic: Mastering USA Meatloaf | Part 1

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.

Soak plain white bread, with crusts removed, in milk before adding to the meat mixture.

Finely dice the onion and bell pepper, and sauté them until softened before mixing them in.

Combine 80/20 ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl.

Add the soaked bread and sautéed vegetables to the meat mixture.

Season with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

Mix until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.

Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.

Spread a ketchup glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf before baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens