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Classic Southern Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs Ground Chuck

  • 1 c Diced Yellow Onion

  • 1/2 c Diced Bell Pepper

  • 3 tbs Milk

  • Couple of Dashes of Worcestershire Sauce

  • 1 tbs Lea & Perrins Bold Steak Sauce

  • 2 tbs Ketchup

  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt, or to taste

  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper, or to taste

  • 1 tsp Onion Powder

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

  • 2 Eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1/4 c Plain Bread Crumbs


Glaze Topping

  • 1/3 c Ketchup

  • 2 tbs Brown Sugar

  • 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard Powder

  • 1 tbs Lea and Perrins Bold Steak Sauce

There's no better comfort food than good meatloaf. And with this Southern meatloaf recipe, this traditional American main dish will become a favorite in your dinner rotation.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190.5°C).



Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.



Using a large mixing bowl; combine all of the ingredients for the meatloaf with a spatula. 



Use hands to finish mixing so that all of the ingredients are well combined. Transfer the meat mixture to the lined baking sheet and use your hands to form into a loaf.



Wash those hands then prepare the glaze. In a small mixing bowl combine the glaze ingredients with a whisk. The glaze will resemble the color of a barbecue sauce with a slight orange hue.



Spoon half of the glaze mixture onto the meatloaf and use a brush to spread it over the top. Set aside the remaining glaze for later.



Place the meatloaf into the oven and set a timer for 1 hour. Apply the remaining glaze to the top of the meatloaf and bake and additional 15 minutes, or until done. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes then transfer to a serving platter.



Slice meatloaf into 1 inch slices for serving. Enjoy along with your favorite sides.


Notes


Tips:

Higher fat ground beef, such as ground chuck, make a moist and more flavorful meatloaf.



Cooking meatloaf on a sheet pan is preferred over a loaf pan for best texture.



Adjust seasonings as needed to suit your own taste.



If you're not a fan of onion or bell pepper, omit them from the recipe.



Recipe and image courtesy of Classic Southern Meatloaf Recipe - Julias Simply Southern


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