super moist meatloaf
Submitted on Sep 20, 2021
People think meatloaf is dry and not flavorful, but we're sharing tips to help you prepare a super-moist meatloaf. First, cut the chill on the meat before mixing the ingredients. Second, grate the onion instead of chopping it to release moisture into the meat. Third, use bits of torn bread instead of bread crumbs. Bread crumbs are dry, but fresh bread is tender, which helps make a tender meatloaf. Our last tip is to add an Au Jus packet. It's like putting gravy right into the meatloaf, which adds tons of flavor. This is a flavorful and easy meatloaf recipe you'll make again and again.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr 10 Min
method
Bake
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MEATOAF
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup grated sweet onion
- 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 package Au Jus gravy mix
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- SAUCE
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
How To Make super moist meatloaf
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the chill on the ground beef by setting it in a bowl for about 20 minutes. -
Step 2Grate the onion and break the bread into little pieces.
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Step 3Put the onion and the bread pieces in the bowl with the ground beef. Add the rest of the meatloaf ingredients: eggs, milk, Au jus packet, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gently mix with your hands or a spoon until combined. Don’t overmix.
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Step 4Put the meat in a 9 x 5 loaf pan lined with a strip of parchment paper. Shape it into a loaf.
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Step 5Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes.
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Step 6While the meatloaf is baking, mix sauce ingredients.
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Step 7After 40 minutes spread 1/2 of the sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Bake for another 25 to 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted reads 160 degrees.
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Step 8After it’s cooked, remove the meatloaf from the pan by lifting the parchment paper. Top the meatloaf with the leftover sauce or serve it on the side. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
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