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Meat Loaf

Cultural Context

Originating in the United States, meatloaf became a popular comfort food during the Great Depression, utilizing inexpensive ingredients to feed families. It symbolizes home cooking and is often associated with family gatherings and potlucks. Today, variations abound, with many regions adding their unique twists, making it a beloved dish across the globe.

AmericanUSmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
6 soda biscuits
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup cream of tomato soup
onions, cut fine
1/4 cup cream of tomato soup for topping
1

In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds of ground beef and 1 pound of ground pork.

2

Add 2 eggs to the meat mixture.

3

Pour in 1 cup of whole milk.

4

Crush 6 soda biscuits using a mortar and pestle until fine and add to the bowl.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning to the mixture.

6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7

Pour in 1/2 cup of cream of tomato soup and add finely chopped onions.

8

Mix everything together using your hands until well combined.

9

Shape the mixture into a loaf on a baking tray.

10

Pour 1/4 cup of cream of tomato soup on top of the meatloaf before baking.

11

Bake the meatloaf in the oven until cooked through, checking for doneness.

12

Let the meatloaf rest before slicing and serving.

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking traymortar and pestle

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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