meatloaf 101

Name: Meatloaf 101
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ## LOAF; 2 pound(s) 80/20 ground beef; 1 small yellow onion - chopped; 1 1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1/3 cup(s) fresh parsley chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; ## TOPPING; 1/2 cup(s) ketchup; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce

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Janis Reeves

Hanover, MN

Updated on Jan 20, 2012

This recipe came out of curiosity. I had often wondered why milk was added to so many meatloaf recipes. Well I found out why. It adds a moisture and almost creaminess to it. So moist and tender. I also make mine in single sized loaves. Makes for easy clean up and easy lunches the next day.

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Meatloaf and mash tater, the all American meal!

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method ---

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

LOAF
2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
1 small yellow onion - chopped
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
TOPPING
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

How To Make meatloaf 101

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place a baking rack on a foil lined cookie sheet.

Step 2

In a small bowl place bread crumbs and milk to soak just until most of the milk is absorbed. In a 2nd small bowl mix together TOPPING ingredients.
Step 3

In a large bowl combine beef, onion, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix with clean hands until well combined
Step 4

Divide meat in to 4 equal portions and place on baking rack. Top with ketchup mixture. Bake for 45-1 hour. Loaves are done when internal temp is 170 degrees.
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