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Old-Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe

This Old-Fashioned Meatloaf is about the only meatloaf recipe you will ever need.  It’s quick, easy and delicious, making it the ultimate Sunday OR weeknight dinner. It stays super moist, has a delicious tangy glaze, and best of all, leftover meatloaf makes great sandwiches for lunch throughout the week.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
cooling time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 666kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Homemade Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs Hamburger 15/85 (You can also use 10/90 but you'll want to add an extra egg so your meatloaf isn't dry)
  • 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs Panko Breadcrumbs work fine too
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Cream Heavy cream works best
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil avocado oil works great too
  • ½ med Onion
  • 1 small Bell Pepper (or about ⅔ cup diced pepper)

Meatloaf Glaze

  • ¼ cup Tomato Sauce use your favorite kind
  • ¼ cup Barbeque Sauce use your favorite kind

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, add the hamburger, bread crumbs, eggs, cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Dice the onion and the red pepper into small chunks.
  • In a saute pan on the stovetop, add the olive oil, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Saute on medium heat until the onions and peppers are soft and translucent.
  • Add the onions and peppers to the meat mixture. Use a spoon, or your hands, to gently mix the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan. Pat the meat into loaf shape.
  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce and barbeque sauce. Spoon the mixture over the meatloaf.
  • Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about 55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (this will keep it from falling apart when you cut it).

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Nutrition

Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1429mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 7mg