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The Best Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf Smothered in Carameized Onions and Mushrooms
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meatloaf, entree, meat
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 439kcal

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground veal
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • slices white bread ground into breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • cup ketchup
  • ½ tbsp dried minced onions
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

  • 2 sweet vidalia onions
  • ½ lb button mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • tsp sugar
  • tsp pepper
  • tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Grind slices of white bread into breadcrumbs in food processor
  • Blend all meatloaf ingredients together. Mix well with a fork
  • Gently mold into loaf shape in a 9x13 baking dish. Do not over handle meat.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 hour
  • Let rest for 10 minutes

Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

  • While meatloaf is baking start to make onions and mushrooms
  • Peel and cut the onions in half. Slice into ¼ inch slices
  • Melt butter in pan over medium low heat
  • Add onions and sugar
  • Cook on low heat to allow onions to begin to caramelize. Around 45 minutes
  • stir often
  • When onions turn light brown add mushrooms, salt and pepper
  • Saute for another 10 minutes or so until mushrooms are cooked and onions are golden brown

Notes

You can also use only ground beef if you do not want to use pork and veal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg