Mama’s Meatloaf
Meatloaf just like your Mama used to make! Try this moist, flavorful meatloaf for dinner tonight. It's easy to make and really tasty!
Equipment
- Loaf pan
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup milk
- ½ cup whole wheat cracker crumbs (about 8 to 10 saltines, crushed)
- 1 lg egg beaten
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 sm onion (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1½ to 2 lbs lean ground beef
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Gather all ingredients before starting.
- In a large bowl, combine the milk and crushed crackers; let stand for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk the egg, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir the onion, salt, and pepper into the mixture.
- Add the cracker mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
- Then add the ground beef. Blend well with your hands, but do not over-mix.
- Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish, a meatloaf pan, or a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check after an hour to see if it is done.
- If desired, spread more ketchup over the top of the meatloaf about 5 to 10 minutes before it’s ready.
Notes
The minimum safe temperature for ground meat is 160 F. The minimum for ground poultry is 165 F.
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