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Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf Recipe

This classic meatloaf recipe contains immense flavor in the sauce with a tender and delicious result. It stands out as one of the more flavorful versions with many wonderful ingredients that elevate it to the next level.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Dinner
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 lbs ground beef, extra lean
  • 3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
  • 7 pcs buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • tablespoons sour cream
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce, divided
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • ¼ cup milk (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Turn the stove on to medium heat and then place a skillet to melt the butter and add onions for five minutes until tender. Remove from the heat to season evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce in an appropriate large bowl. With caution, gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until the mixture is moist and avoid sogginess. Move the mixture to a 5x9 inch meatloaf pan.
  • With it uncovered, bake in the over for 40 minutes. Then increase the temperature to 400 degrees and bake for 15 more minutes until it has an external temperature of 160 degrees.

Meatloaf Sauce

  • Mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup in a small bowl to pour over the top. Afterward, cook for another 10 minutes.
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