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This old-fashioned meatloaf recipe is one I have used forever, tweaked here and there but always came back to this original recipe. It was the recipe my grandparents used, and their parents used, so you know it's good! This is a fantastic recipe to make when you are low on funds. Quick to throw together and you possibly have all the ingredients already.
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The Best Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe You Will Eat
I LOVE to cook it in the meatloaf recipe in a glass “bread” pan that was my grandparent's, and besides the chip on one side, it still does the job! I swear it makes it taste better even though I can't prove it!
You can also make this recipe and make individual meatloaves. Shape them and places them on a cookie sheet (tip use foil for easy cleanup!) or into this mini loaf pan and just adjust the cooking time down depending on the sizes you make.
No joke the mini loaf pan is AMAZING! You can find it on Amazon, check out the price!
Make sure to pair it with ourEasy Gravy Recipe!
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The best part?! You can easily make this recipe in the Instant Pot! Check out our Instant Pot Meatloaf directions!
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Meatloaf Ingredients
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
1/4 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
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Directions forOld Fashioned Meatloaf
First, in a large bowl combine eggs and milk.
Stir in breadcrumbs.
Next add onion parsley, salt, sage, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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Mix them together a few times then add in the beef and mix well.
I suggest using your hands, and this is how I was taught, it mixes faster and better than using a spoon of any kind.
Shape your meatloaf into a ‘loaf' shape if you're not using a bread pan, though I suggest you do, or use the mini loaf pan I mentioned above.
Then go ahead and bake in a 350-degree oven for 50 minutes. Then make sure to spoon off excess fat.
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Keep in mind meatloaf can take longer to cook the thicker your meatloaf is. I like also making individual meatloaves for faster cooking time.
Mix together the ketchup, sugar, and dry mustard, mix it well then spread over the top of the meatloaf.
Then return to the oven for 10-15 minutes. This makes about six servings.
I love serving this with mashed potatoes, green beans, and my easy 7up biscuits.
If you love meatloaf like I do but are watching the calories, we love ourHealthy Brown Sugar Meatloaf Recipe.
Yield: 6
The Best Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe You Will Eat
This old-fashioned meatloaf recipe has been passed down for a few generations and is still one of my favorites meatloaf recipes ever! See why!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons snipped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup catsup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- First, in a large bowl combine eggs and milk then stir in breadcrumbs. Next add onion parsley, salt, sage, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mix them together a few times then add in the beef and mix well. I suggest using your hands, and this is how I was taught, it mixes faster and better than using a spoon of any kind.
- Shape your meatloaf into a 'loaf' shape if not using a bread pan, though I suggest you do, or use the mini loaf pan I mentioned above. Then go ahead and bake in a 350-degree oven for 50 minutes. Then make sure to spoon off excess fat.
- Mix together the ketchup, sugar, and dry mustard, mix it well then spread over the top of the meatloaf.
- Then return to the oven for 10-15 minutes. This makes about six servings.
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size
1 grams
Amount Per ServingUnsaturated Fat 0g
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So there you have it, my version of an old-fashioned meatloaf recipe or my grandma's meatloaf. I hope you’ll give it a try! If you do, please let me know how it turns out for you. I’d love to hear from you. In the meantime, happy cooking!
