Classic Southern Meatloaf
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
Total Time: 75 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Laura's Lean Ground Beef (85% lean)
- Saltine crackers (approximately 20-30, crushed)
- 1/2 cup Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Green bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsps Milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup Ketchup or barbecue sauce (for the topping)
Yield
*Serving calculations based on 16oz beef products.
For 12oz beef products reduce serving size by 1/4.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 1 Hours
- Total Time: 75 Minutes
Serving size based on 1 cup (242g)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Get an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan ready by greasing it or lining it with foil and lightly greasing it. If you prefer a free-form loaf, you can line a rimmed baking pan with foil instead.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed saltines, onion, green pepper, egg, paprika, garlic powder, salt, thyme, black pepper, 1/3 cup of ketchup, milk, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Put the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan or shape it and place it on the lined baking pan. Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour. Once it's done baking, carefully pour any excess grease into a can or jar to dispose of once it cools.
5. Spread 1/2 to 3/4 cup of ketchup or barbecue sauce over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F on an instant-read food thermometer inserted into the center. If you're using ground turkey or chicken, make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Let the meatloaf rest for ten minutes before slicing to help it hold together nicely. Then, serve and enjoy!
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