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Easy Homemade Meatloaf

Cultural Context

Meatloaf has its roots in 18th-century Europe but became a staple in American households during the Great Depression, providing a filling meal at low cost. Often served with mashed potatoes and gravy, it evokes nostalgia and comfort. Today, variations abound, with ingredients like bacon or different meats, showcasing its adaptability and enduring popularity.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
500 grams ground beef/lamb (mince)
½ teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon thyme
½ onion
1 teaspoon ginger & garlic paste
1 egg
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon mustard
3 teaspoons additional mustard
1 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup)
salt to taste
fresh dhania (coriander) for garnishing (optional)

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 provide fiber and are often cheaper than store-bought bread crumbs.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Tomato sauce is lower in sugar and can be made at home easily.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Soy sauce is a common pantry item that can substitute well.

1

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

2

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, and ginger & garlic paste.

3

Add egg, mustard, tomato sauce (ketchup), garam masala, thyme, and salt to the mixture.

4

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

5

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

6

Spread additional mustard on top of the meatloaf for glaze.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through (time not specified).

8

Remove from the oven and let it rest before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlloaf panoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Classic MeatloafComfort Meatloaf

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