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No bread crumbs to worry about in this super-flavorful Paleo Meatloaf from Delish.com.

Easy Paleo Meatloaf

Cooking spray

olive oil

onion,

garlic,

oregano

Kosher salt

black pepper

beef

almond flour

eggs

tbsp. coconut aminos, divided

tomato paste

apple cider vinegar

garlic powder

mustard powder

cayenne pepper

Are you more likely to use ground beef or turkey in meatloaf?

This meatloaf was very bland. Ketchup was good so I made more just to give the meat some flavor. Definitely could use some more seasonings.

Made this today using ground turkey instead of beef. It turned out AMAZING. I was little weary about the ketchup but that was also excellent!!!

also I didn’t print out the pages, and saved a tree! I followed the recipe on my phone instead! 👍🏻

delish never has the calories, carbs etc.
  They need a printer version for a 1 page printout for us cooks.

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This Classic Meatloaf Recipe Will Make You Actually Want to Eat Meatloaf.

Bop's Favorite Meatloaf Recipe is a super savory and easy comfort food that's generously flavored with onion, green bell pepper, spices, and of course, ketchup. An easy meatloaf recipe that's sure to become a family favorite!

Bop's Favorite Meatloaf Recipe

soda cracker crumbs (Saltine crackers)

tomato sauce

onion

green bell pepper

eggs,

bay leaf, finely crushed

salt

thyme

ketchup

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F., and spray a large rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. You can also line the pan with foil or parchment, if you like, for easier clean up (spray any lining with cooking spray).

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cracker crumbs, tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper, eggs, crushed bay leaf, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Stir well to combine everything evenly.

Shape the ground beef mixture into a long oval loaf that is about 9 to 10 inches long. Place the loaf in the center of the baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, for one hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Remove from the oven, and allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.

Moist, tender, and loaded with flavor, there&#39;s plenty of smoky goodness in this amazing meatloaf!

The Best Smoked Meatloaf

bread

milk

beef (lean)

pork (lean)

bacon (chopped)

tbsp dehydrated onion flakes

tsp black pepper

tbsp cider vinegar

brown sugar

onion powder

In a small bowl, tear the sliced bread into small pieces and add the milk. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Add the ground beef, pork, bacon, eggs, and spices to a medium-sized bowl. Add the soaked bread and any leftover milk. Mix well without over-mixing.

Form the meatloaf into a loaf and lift it carefully to the grill pan.

Smoke the meatloaf at 180-F for 30 minutes, then turn up the heat to 350-F and smoke for an additional 40 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130-F.

When the meatloaf has reached 130-F, top it with about 1/2 of the sauce. Reserve the rest of the sauce for adding at the table.

Continue to smoke at 350-F for an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165-F.

Let rest for 15 minutes then slice and serve.

To make the sauce, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and spices in a small bowl.

To make the sauce:

The best Meatloaf made with both lean ground beef and Italian sausage, then coated with a sweet and tangy glaze. Tender, juicy, so flavorful, and slices without crumbling. This classic meatloaf recipe is where it&#039;s at!

Best Classic Meatloaf

Italian sausage

sweet onion (, very finely minced or grated)

garlic (, minced)

parsley

oats

Parmesan cheese

Worcestershire sauce

Italian seasoning

paprika

pepper

mustard

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Add meat to the loaf pan; gently press meat down and shape evenly.

Transfer to the oven and bake for 40 minutes.

Drain off some of the fat that has surfaced.

In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the glaze; spread over meatloaf, then return to oven and bake additional 15-20 minutes (or until an internal temperature of 160 degrees F is reached.)

Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with mashed potatoes and a veggie. Drizzle with the baking juices from the pan, if desired.

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The best Meatloaf made with both lean ground beef and Italian sausage, then coated with a sweet and tangy glaze. Tender, juicy, so flavorful, and slices without crumbling. This classic meatloaf recipe is where it's at!

Classic Meatloaf

My Easy Meatloaf is a kid-friendly classic, easy to pull together and sure to be a hit. You’ll love this sweetly saucy, perfectly seasoned baked meatloaf!

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

breadcrumbs

egg, (lightly beaten)

barbecue sauce, (divided)

garlic

Italian Seasoning

chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.

Line a loaf pan with foil and lightly grease both pan and foil. Leave plenty of overlap to make it easier to remove the meatloaf after cooking.

In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, ½-cup barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but do not overmix or the meatloaf will be tough.

Shape the beef mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the top.

Bake for 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 165˚F. Let the meatloaf stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.

Garnish with parsley and serve.

Meatloaf doesn't get a lot of love. But The Pioneer Woman's meatloaf will certainly change that. This meatloaf is covered in bacon and a delicious brown sugar ketchup sauce.

Pioneer Woman's Favorite Meatloaf

white bread

eggs, (lightly beaten)

bacon

Sauce ((recipe below))

dry mustard

Tabasco sauce, (to taste)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, pour milk over bread slices and allow to soak for 2-3 minutes.

Add ground beef, egg, parmesan, salt, black pepper, and parsley to the bread in the bowl.

Using clean hands, mix the ingredients together. Form the well-combined mixture into a loaf and place on a broiler pan with foil-lined on the bottom (to allow the fat to drain a bit).

Neatly arrange the slices of bacon over the top, making sure to tuck the pieces under the meatloaf.

Pour and spread about 1/3 of the sauce over the meatloaf.

Bake for 45 minutes, until the edges of the meatloaf are nice and browned. Pour another 1/3 of the sauce over the top of the meatloaf, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Slice and serve with more sauce on the side.

Add ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and tabasco sauce in a mixing bowl and stir.

Brown Sugar Ketchup Sauce

I don’t usually rate recipes because I’m very much the type of person that modifies and once I modify, I feel like I’m not going to rate some thing thats not as posted. However, this recipe is my go to for meatloaf. The only difference is that I add chopped onion, that’s all I do when I make the meatloaf I follow this to the t, but i add chopped onion.

I followed the directions explicitly (to the letter) and it was a sloppy, soggy loaf that was completely raw throughout the middle when the cooking time elapsed. Continued cooking led to scorched sauce and burnt-tasting bacon. Thoroughly disappointed.

I dont know why this doeant have a rating its the best meatloaf I've ever had.

This is the best meatloaf recipe ever! It’s tender, moist and flavorful with the most delicious glaze. This easy meatloaf recipe is a classic that your whole family will love! Watch the video and follow our step-by-step instructions to learn how to make meatloaf!

Best Meatloaf Recipe

bread crumbs bread

onion (finely diced)

barbecue sauce

Tablespoon minced garlic

fine sea salt

Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C).

Combine ketchup brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl, set aside.

Make the Glaze

In a large bowl whisk together milk, BBQ sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.

Add meat, onions and bread crumbs and stir until combined.

Line a wire rack with aluminum foil and poke holes in it, then place it on a large baking sheet

Form the mixture into a large loaf (about 10” by 5” by 2”)

Bake for 40 minutes.

Remove from oven, spread sauce on top and bake for 10 more minutes or until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

If necessary, broil for the 2-4 minutes to caramelize the top.

Remove from oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Make the Meatloaf

I’ve made this meatloaf a few times. It’s awesome. My version is half ground beef, half ground pork. I’ve always liked ground pork in meatloaf. The BEST!

Yes I’ve made this  several times always delicious! Love the glaze on top,! 
Yummy ! It’s definitely my go to for meatloaf !

Excellent recipe. I finally have a “keeper” recipe for meatloaf! Thanks so much

I can't even tell you how many times I've made this recipe. It's become my standard! It turns out great every time!

Best ever meatloaf recipe!!! Even my 6 year old LICES it and requests I make sure I have plenty for her!!

My family has always “liked” my meatloaf but after trying this recipe they LOVE it now. I make it at least once a month if not more often. I always made mine in a loaf pan in the past, but I really like the rack method. Never thought of doing that before. Thank you!

Tried recipe an did a few weeks an it turned out awesome. I used panko bread crumbs, no eggs, upped milk to 1/3rd cup, it takes 50 minutes at 375 ,add 15 more minutes when you apply topping sauce.

My meatloaf recipe needed something so I tried this one. I’m making it for the second time right now because it was so delicious!!! I have always made my own barbecue sauce ( same as yours ) and now to use it as a meatloaf topping was phenomenal. Awesome recipe!!

tried  both turkey  and beef meatloaf recipes... both were wonderful. I added mince jalapano  to both ... I do that  with everything.. and seems to give  a nice little kick... Your recipes are so nicely organized and with easy make sense directions....! thank !!...

I am not a huge meatloaf person but tried this out because my husband loves meatloaf. It was DELICIOUS I was pleasantly surprised this is one of my favorite dishes!

This was absolutely the best meatloaf recipe I have ever made!  Found a keeper!  The glaze was super delicious!

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This is the best meatloaf recipe ever! It’s tender, moist and flavorful with the most delicious glaze. This easy meatloaf recipe is a classic that your whole family will love. Watch the video and follow our step-by-step instructions to learn how to make meatloaf.

Best Meatloaf, the only meatloaf recipe you need. So delicious and tasty. perfect out of the oven or sliced cold in sandwiches.

Best Meatloaf

cracker crumbs

green pepper

bay leaf crushed

marjoram and thyme

shredded cheese (firm mozzarella, cheddar, swiss, gouda your choice)

Pre- heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Lightly grease a 9 inch (22 cm) shallow baking dish or loaf pan.

In a large bowl combine well all the ingredients together, except for the cheese. Add half the meat mixture into a shallow lightly greased baking dish, top with 1/2 the shredded cheese, then top with the other half of meat mixture.

Bake approximately 1 hour. After the 45-50 minutes baking time, remove the meatloaf from the oven and top with the remaining shredded cheese, return to oven to finish baking. Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

I just made this, delicious!!  Thanks for another great recipe Rosemary...

it’s such a complete “brain save” for me. I literally do nothing.The texture ends up being a tad different, but not enough that my family has ever noticed. 🙂 The kids love having it cooked in baggies too because I will keep some in the fridge and it makes them much more apt to cook up something on their own. 🙂

Hello from Mexico 
I’ve done this recipe several times, my two sons love it, just to comment, as they don’t like Ketchup, I use BBQ and it taste wonderful! 
Thank you

Rose - that really does look delicious!  I think I will try it too! My mom always made hers with a ketchup top - but I think I like the idea of cheese better!  :)

This Homemade Meatloaf recipe is the perfect blend of juicy ground beef, savory spices, and a hint of sweetness from the glaze. A succulent loaf that remains moist and flavorful, making it a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion.

Classic Meatloaf Recipe

breadcrumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs)

milk (can also use broth)

Dijon mustard

maple syrup

yellow onion, grated *see notes

garlic, grated or minced

smoked paprika

black pepper (to taste)

marjoram (or more oregano)

parsley,

In a large bowl, mix the bread crumbs, eggs, and milk (or broth). Let sit for 5 minutes.

To the bread crumb mixture add salt, tomato paste, Dijon, maple syrup, Worcestershire, grated onion, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, marjoram, and fresh parsley. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Add the ground meat mixing gently with your hands until just combined. (It will combine more easily if the meat has been out of the fridge for 20 minutes.) Do not over-mix. Mold into a loaf shape, roughly 8 x 4, and place in a pan with a little room around the edges, like a pyrex baking dish or a lined rimmed baking sheet, rather than packing it into a loaf pan. This helps the meatloaf brown evenly and caramelize on the edges.

Coat the top and sides of the meatloaf with 1/2 of the glaze. Bake for 40 minutes, remove from the oven and reglaze with what is remaining. Turn the oven up to 400° and bake 10-15 minutes more. Test the temperature (an internal instant read thermometer is handy here) it should register 155-160. 

I have yet to make a recipe from this site that isn’t delicious.

I truly appreciate how reliable your recipes are. This one was every bit as wonderful as all the others I’ve tried.

This was delicious! I made it with bison and everyone raved about it. I will add it to my winter recipe rotation!

This recipe produces a delicious  meatloaf. I have one caveat--I tried grating the onion on my cheese grater. I will never do it again! It did not work well and was not worth the trouble. Next time I will try using my food processor. We made the Quick Cheater Ketchup for the glaze and added sriracha. Delicious.We served our meatloaf with mashed potatoes for an excellent dinner.

This recipe looked excellent but our family doesn't eat meat so I thought I'd take inspiration from your walnut mushroom loaf recipe and try to come up with a substitution for the ground beef. I combined 1/4 walnuts, 1/4 cooked bulgar wheat, and 1/2 cooked barley (all processed to a ground beef texture) with 1t miso paste and a little oil and used that with the rest of the recipe as-is. It was delicious and we'll make it again as a vegetarian main dish! Thanks for sharing your recipes.

After making this last night, it is our new go-to meatloaf recipe! Fantastic, moist, flavorful. We may try horseradish instead of dijon next time.

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