Meatloaf Recipe | How I make a meatloaf | The Simple Way

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be more budget-friendly.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Sugar-free ketchup reduces calories, while tomato sauce can be a lower-cost alternative.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: no sauce

Homemade options can be healthier, and skipping sauce saves money.

Break up 2 slices of bread in a bowl and add milk to soak.

Chop onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

Saute onions and bell pepper in a skillet on medium-high heat until slightly translucent, adding garlic in the last minute.

Mix eggs separately before adding to ground beef.

Take ground beef out 15-20 minutes before mixing to avoid toughness.

Add seasonings and cooled vegetables to the ground beef.

Add the soaked bread and milk mixture to the ground beef and mix well without overdoing it.

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf in a casserole dish.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the glaze with barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar.

After 45 minutes of baking, baste the meatloaf to remove excess fat and grease.

Spread the glaze over the meatloaf and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes, turning on broil for the last 5 minutes.

Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

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