Best Down Home Meat Loaf Recipes

DOWN-HOME MEAT LOAF

Down-Home Meat Loaf image

Many people cringe when they hear the term "meat loaf", but it's one of my favorite foods that Mom made while I was growing up. I love the ketchup topping, and the loaf freezes well. -Daria Burcar Rochester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 cups soft bread crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Spread with ketchup; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat is no longer pink. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meat loaf may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

DOWN HOME MEAT LOAF

Down Home Meat Loaf image

My BF gave me this recipe and I think it makes just about the best tasting meat loaf I have ever put in my mouth! I bought one of those 'As seen on TV' meatloaf pan sets and it really works great. The loaf comes out perfect every time.

Provided by Debby Nelson

Categories Crackers

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 - 2-1/2 lb hamburger meat (i use the 93% lean kind)
1 can(s) (15 ounce size) tomatoe sauce
1 large egg
1/2 pkg saltine crackers, crushed
1/2 c finely diced bell pepper
1/2 c finely diced sweet onion
1/4 c tomato ketchup
2 rings bell pepper
2 rings sweet onion

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl.
3. Form into a loaf shape in a casserole or loaf pan. Cover the entire top of the loaf with the tomato ketchup.
4. Place the rings of bell pepper and onion on top of the loaf.
5. Make an aluminum foil 'bubble' to go over the loaf. The foil must not touch the loaf.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, remove the foil bubble from the top.