How to Make Homestyle Meatloaf

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be more budget-friendly.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar, while store brands are often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Start with 2 pounds of ground beef.

Season the ground beef with Marshall Creek seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, and beef bouillon powder.

Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup and a little tomato paste to the beef mixture.

In a separate bowl, mix 2 eggs and soak 1.5 slices of bread in 1/2 cup of milk.

Sauté chopped red and green bell peppers and white onion in 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, adding seasoning and tomato paste while cooking.

Combine the sautéed vegetables with the soaked bread and beef mixture, mixing until just combined.

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a pan lined with aluminum foil.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 1.5 cups of ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and seasonings in a pot and cook briefly on the stove.

Bake the meatloaf at 350°F until done, adding the sauce during the last 35-40 minutes.

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