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hearty meatloaf

(3 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Annalisa Keene
Fairborn, OH

Including my late hubby, we usually had several strapping lads at our table who loved to eat (seriously, they were like locusts, and I had the grocery bills to prove it). It's a large loaf and occasionally we even had leftovers! It's pretty basic, but feel free to spice it up according to your family's taste.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Meatloaf is an easy dinner and this one is indeed hearty. We weren't sure what type of sausage to use so we went with a mild breakfast sausage. You could add a hot or Italian sausage for even more flavor. What makes this meatloaf special is the glaze. It's not too sweet and has a wonderful kick of spice.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For hearty meatloaf

  • MEAT LOAF
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 lb
    sausage
  • 1 1/2 c
    Panko bread crumbs (plain or flavored)
  • 3
    eggs (beaten)
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 2
    onions
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic (heaping)
  • 1 Tbsp
    dry mustard
  • GLAZE
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 c
    ketchup
  • 3 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make hearty meatloaf

  • Meat, crumbs, spices, eggs, and milk in a large bowl.
    1
    Combine meat, crumbs, spices, eggs, and milk in a large bowl. Mix by hand until well blended.
  • Meat formed into a loaf.
    2
    Turn out into a large Pyrex baking dish and form into a loaf.
  • Glaze ingredients combined in a bowl.
    3
    Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well blended. Add extra seasonings as desired.
  • Glaze poured over the meatloaf.
    4
    Pour over meatloaf.
  • Meatloaf baking in the oven.
    5
    Bake at 375 for about 60 minutes. (Should temp at 140 on meat thermometer) Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

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