I Found This Meatloaf Recipe in a German Magazine From the 60s! 🍖 A Recipe Your Family Will Love!

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.

Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature for baking meatloaf.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, and chopped parsley.

Add eggs, minced garlic, and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

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

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

Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Brush with mustard if desired.

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

Let the meatloaf rest before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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