Everybody Loves Meatloaf
Delicious meatloaf is a family favorite
It’s been a busy weekend so today I’m sharing my recipe for a family favorite, ‘Everybody Loves Meatloaf’.
When making my meatloaf I start by dicing a medium sweet onion (such as a Vidalia) into ¼-inch cubes and sautéing it in a tablespoon of Canola oil. This softens it up a bit before going into the meatloaf. I add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper and sauté another minute. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Everybody Loves Meatloaf ready for the oven
In a bowl combine the above ingredients with a can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 2 large eggs (beaten), 2 ½ cups bread crumbs, 1 pound ground beef, 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 1 cup Bull’s Eye Carolina BBQ Sauce (or your favorite brand of BBQ sauce). Make sure to incorporate all the ingredients well.
If you find yourself without a meatloaf pan, try this little trick. Use a pizza pan covered in aluminum foil.
Place meat mixture in a meatloaf pan or mold into loaf shape on the pizza pan. Cover with paprika and bake in preheated oven for one hour. Check meatloaf after an hour’s cook time as oven temperatures vary and your meatloaf may need to cook a bit more.
The wonderful thing about meatloaf recipes is that every family seems to have their favorite. It’s a great recipe to make for a dinner meal and the leftovers make delicious sandwiches the next day.
Thanks for stopping by today. Do you have a tried and true meatloaf recipe that has been handed down in your family for generations? Do you have a meatloaf recipe that you hope will become your family’s dish to carry on for generations? I hope you’ll give this dish a try. If you do, be sure to drop back by and let me know how it turned out or if you post it include the tag #thesurprisedgourmet. I’m always happy to know how the recipe turned out for you.
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- 1 Medium sweet onion, diced ¼-inch cubes
- 1 Tablespoon Canola oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ Teaspoon fresh ground kosher salt
- ¼ Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 Can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 Large eggs, beaten
- 1 Pound ground beef
- 2 ½ Cups bread crumbs
- 1 Cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 Cup BBQ sauce
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Sauté a medium sweet onion (that has been diced into ¼-inch cubes) in a tablespoon of Canola oil. This softens it up a bit before going into the meatloaf. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper and sauté another minute.
- In a bowl combine the above ingredients with a can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 2 large eggs (beaten), 2 ½ cups bread crumbs, 1 pound ground beef, 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 1 cup Bull’s Eye Carolina BBQ Sauce (or your favorite brand of BBQ sauce). Make sure to incorporate all the ingredients well.
- If you find yourself without a meatloaf pan, try this little trick. Use a pizza pan covered in aluminum foil.
- Place meat mixture in a meatloaf pan or mold into loaf shape on the pizza pan. Cover with paprika and bake in preheated oven for one hour. Check meatloaf after an hour’s cook time as oven temperatures vary and your meatloaf may need to cook a bit more.
Although I love meatloaf it isn’t such a staple here in Australia. I have quite a good recipe for a meatloaf but I am sure it wouldn’t be as good as yours.
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Tania, a shame meatloaf isn’t a staple in Australia. Having seen some of your recipes, I’m sure your meatloaf would be delicious.
It’s so true that everyone seems to have their own meatloaf recipe. I do like how yours has cheese in it! I have never added cheese but now I’d like to try that xx
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If you’re a cheese lover like I am Charlie, you’ll absolutely love this recipe. Let me know what you think.
I too like to saute my onions before incorporating it into meat mixture, haven’t made meatloaf in a while you just inspired me to do so.
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Thanks so much, Norma. Since you’re inspired, please try this recipe and let me know what you think.
Great minds think alike! I have been wanting to post a meatloaf recipe for quite a while now. Yours looks fantastic. You have inspired me to get back into the kitchen.
Thanks so much for sharing
Julie
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Julie, meatloaf is just one of those foods you have to have from time to time. I hope you’ll give this recipe a try and let me know how you like it.
I just made meatloaf a couple weeks ago—I love it, too! And your twists with the cheese and BBQ sauce sound delish!!!
Liz, I can’t help but add a few twists to an old favorite from time to time. Meatloaf is a favorite around here too.
Yup, I love meatloaf too!
Meatloaf is one of those dishes that seems to always be a big winner.Thanks so much for stopping by.