Delicious Homemade Meatloaf | How to Make a Juicy Meatloaf | Meatloaf Recipe

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.

Take ground beef out of the fridge an hour in advance to allow it to come to room temperature.

Soak bread in milk for about 10 minutes to add moisture to the meatloaf.

Mix all seasonings together in a bowl.

Add soaked bread, ground beef, diced vegetables, eggs, soy sauce, and seasonings into a large bowl.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Transfer the mixture into a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish and shape it into a loaf.

Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 40-45 minutes.

Prepare the glaze by mixing barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar together.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and drain excess fat.

Top the meatloaf with the glaze and increase the oven temperature to 475°F.

Return the meatloaf to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

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