Classic Meatloaf

Classic Meatloaf
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    2.0K

A comforting and deeply flavorful meatloaf, elevated with finely minced vegetables, aromatic spices, and a touch of heat, all crowned with a tangy-sweet glaze. Perfect for a cozy night in.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    85 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    755 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking dish with lightly greased foil. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a purée. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Add ground chuck to the vegetables, along with Worcestershire sauce, egg, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Mix gently with a wooden spoon until ingredients are just combined. Sprinkle in bread crumbs and gently mix with your fingertips until just combined; don't overmix. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Shape the mixture into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across. Place in the prepared baking pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.

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Recipe View Meanwhile, stir brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon, and Sriracha for glaze in a small bowl until brown sugar has dissolved. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove meatloaf from the oven. Spoon glaze on the top of the meatloaf with the back of a spoon, then pull a tiny bit glaze down the sides. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Return to the oven, and bake until no longer pink inside, 45 to 75 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), so start checking at 45 minutes and continue baking until meatloaf reaches that temperature. Cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf. (45-75 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve hot and enjoy!

For an even more intense flavor, consider browning the ground chuck in a skillet before adding it to the vegetable mixture. This adds a beautiful depth to the meatloaf.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices! A pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of chili powder can add a unique twist.
For a smoother glaze, gently heat the glaze ingredients in a saucepan over low heat until the brown sugar is fully dissolved.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 666 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rigoberto Flatley

    I like to add some BBQ sauce to the glaze to make it a bit more rich. It works perfectly.

  • Kristofer Nolan

    This recipe is a game-changer! The finely chopped vegetables make it so moist, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

  • Tate Rohan

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow. My family loved it!

  • Jarred Stehr

    I added a bit of smoked paprika, as suggested, and it was incredible! Definitely my new go-to meatloaf recipe.

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