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Sliced homemade meatloaf

The Best Meatloaf Recipe

Jennifer
SImply the most flavorful meatloaf recipe I have ever tasted. A tried and true recipe we've made for decades.
3.95 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 354 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Press the brown sugar into the bottom of the pan. 
  • Mix the meat, eggs, onion, peppers, seasoning, crackers, and milk. 
  • Lightly pack the pan with the meatloaf mixture. 
  • Add the ketchup glaze to the meatloaf. Bake uncovered for 1 hour 10 minutes, or until juices run clear. 
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. 

Notes

  1. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. 
  2. Best served with mashed potatoes and green beans for the complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 29gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 1148mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 4mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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