Ingredients
- 2 pounds of hamburger meat
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups of ketchup
- 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 pack of crushed Ritz crackers
- Garlic salt – season to your liking
- Paprika – season to your liking
OPTIONAL:
- 1/2 cup of diced onions
- 1 diced bell pepper
Add per your preference, cut to your liking, and add additional seasonings per your preference.
How to Make Homemade Meatloaf
Step 1: Mix the ingredients
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In a large mixing bowl, add your ground meat, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Begin mixing everything together. The mixture will be pretty wet at first, so add your packet of crackers and seasonings. Mix everything thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 2: Prepare the meatloaf
Preheat your oven to 400°F. While the oven heats, transfer your meat mixture into a medium-sized casserole dish. Press the mixture evenly into the dish.
Squirt ketchup over the top of the meatloaf, spreading it evenly until the entire surface is covered.
Step 3: Bake
Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 1 hour, checking the internal temperature to make sure the meatloaf reaches 160°F for ground beef or pork.
Step 4: Check for excess grease
After about 30 minutes, carefully check your meatloaf. You may notice that it has shrunk a little and released some grease into the dish.
Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
Once your meatloaf is fully cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes and pinto beans, and enjoy a comforting homemade meal!
Servings
4-6 people
Classic Meatloaf
Ingredients
Method
- Mix ground meat, egg, Worcestershire, and ketchup in a large bowl. Add crackers and seasonings to the wet mixture; mix thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Press meat mixture evenly into a medium casserole dish. Spread ketchup over the entire surface.
- Cover tightly with foil; bake approximately 1 hour in preheated oven, checking for an internal temperature of 160°F for ground beef or pork.
- Check carefully after about 30 minutes; the loaf may shrink and release grease. If grease is excessive, carefully remove dish and rest briefly before handling. Cool grease and discard in trash, never down the sink, even with hot water.
- Once fully cooked, rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve with preferred sides, such as roasted potatoes and pinto beans.