Homemade Meatloaf Recipe - Best Meatloaf Ever!

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.

Decide on the type of meat to use for the meatloaf, such as ground chuck and ground pork.

Keep the ground meats cold before mixing.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of fresh breadcrumbs with 1/3 cup of whole milk, stirring to saturate the breadcrumbs.

If using a different meat combination, replace the milk with 1/2 cup of bone broth or use 1/2 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin dissolved in hot water.

Mix the ground meats together in a bowl, ensuring to keep the mixture cold.

Add the breadcrumb mixture to the ground meats and combine gently, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a loaf pan.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven until cooked through, approximately 60-75 minutes.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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