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When it’s comfort that you seek, nothing satisfies quite like a classic meatloaf. And if you don’t have a go-to recipe, we offer you this one. It skips any fussy steps and avoids exotic ingredients. This is pure and simple, the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way way back. So next time you’re missing mama’s cooking or need a meal that’ll go over well with the whole fam, turn to this can’t-miss recipe.
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup milk
Topping
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs
Steps
1
Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients well. Press mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes.
2
Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
tip 1
To make this ahead, prepare and shape the loaf, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 hours. Bake just before serving.tip 2
When purchasing ground beef, there are a couple of things you should check for, including color (bright pink with no signs of browning) and a sell-by-date (the nearer to this date the older the meat). Beef that is 80 percent lean has 20 percent fat. If you prefer leaner ground beef, look for 85 percent or 90 percent lean.tip 3
Out of bread or prefer not to use it? You can swap in 1/2 cup Progresso® dry bread crumbs, 1/2 cup crushed seasoned crackers or 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats instead.tip 4
A meat thermometer is a kitchen tool that we really think every home cook should own, because it’s a surefire way to cook your meat perfectly. In this recipe, you’re looking for a temperature of 160°F in the center.tip 5
Did the meatloaf of your youth feature a packet of Lipton® onion soup or a shot of hot sauce? This recipe is amenable to customizations of that sort. While it’s perfectly delicious as written, it’s a solid place to start if you want to tailor your meatloaf to suit your tastes or indulge your nostalgia.tip 6
When you want to shake things up, try our Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf. It’s a variation on this classic recipe but adds in Italian seasoning and cheeses and features a combination of both ground pork and turkey, in place of beef. Find even more delicious versions of this dish among Betty’s best meatloaf recipes.
Nutrition
270 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 19g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 ServingCalories270Calories from Fat100
Total Fat12g18%
Saturated Fat4 1/2g22%Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol110mg37%Sodium470mg 20%Potassium290mg8%Total Carbohydrate23g8%Dietary Fiber1g4%Sugars9g
Protein19gVitamin A6%6%Vitamin C0%0%Calcium8%8%Iron15%15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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bake at 350* for 1 hour or until no pink remains. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the rest of the sauce. I find that there is enough moisture in the meatloaf. 4. Bake at 375 degrees for 2 hours. A 4-pound meatloaf should cook at 350 F for two hours and 40 minutes. Check the temperature of the meatloaf while it’s still in the oven by inserting the thermometer into the center of the loaf. Meatloaf should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160 F. Preheat the oven to 350f. mix the ingredients. then stir into the beef. add crackers/breadcrumbs to desired thickness.
form the combination into a tightly wrapped loaf shape in a 13x9x2 loaf pan. cook uncovered for about an hour. when finished, turn off the oven. remove the meatloaf from the oven. drain the fat from the pan. Cover a single large meatloaf with a piece of foil while cooking to keep it moist, but uncover it for the last 15 minutes of cooking. “Meatloaf is perfectly suited to either being frozen raw for later cooking, or cooked and frozen
for reheating.” Preheat the oven to 350° convection or 375° conventional.
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and transfer to a baking dish. Like all meatloaves, do not overmix. Mix the filling and spread on the meatloaf then cook in the oven for about 1 hour. Up to an internal temperature of 165°. Drain or remove from skillet to serve. Bake a 3 lb meatloaf for about 1 hour 20 minutes. You will need to bake the bread at 350°F
in a conventional oven. Different sizes will require different cooking times, but a good rule of thumb is 35-45 minutes per pound. The ideal internal temperature for meatloaf is 160 degrees. Although the USDA doesn’t have a set cooking temperature for meatloaf like whole meats, it recommends cooking ground beef to 160 degrees. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375
degrees. Step 5: Spread a small amount of butter or cooking oil in your loaf pan or baking dish and place your meatloaf mixture in the pan or dish. Step 7: Bake the meatloaf at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes. The most common reason is that your meatloaf does not contain enough binders. To help your meatloaf stick together, add things like eggs and breadcrumbs, as these are key ingredients that bind the meat together. Another reason your meatloaf may
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