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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!
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
30
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
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.
Keyword
ground beef recipes, meatloaf