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Southern Meatloaf Recipe

A classic Southern meatloaf recipe that is moist, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Base
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend for moisture
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably plain
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup plus more for topping
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
Topping
  • 1 cup ketchup for topping
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional for sweetness
  • 1 tsp mustard optional for tanginess

Method
 

Prepare the Meatloaf
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, beaten egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
Add the Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
  2. Spread the ketchup mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake the Meatloaf
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  2. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal.

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