Grandma's Comforting Meatloaf
This old-fashioned meatloaf recipe combines ground beef with savory onion soup mix, fresh vegetables, and a glossy tomato sauce topping for the ultimate comfort food experience. Simple ingredients come together to create a hearty, satisfying dinner that's perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 385kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground round or ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 2 ounce package onion soup mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup onion chopped fine
- 1/4 minced garlic clove
- 1/3 cup green pepper chopped fine
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- Tomato sauce for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion soup mix, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, green pepper, and ketchup until well combined.
- Form the mixture tightly into a loaf shape.
- Place the formed meatloaf in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Drizzle tomato sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for the best balance of flavor and moisture
Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes before mixing for extra tenderness
Make sure to finely chop vegetables to prevent the meatloaf from falling apart
Can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking
Substitute panko breadcrumbs for regular breadcrumbs for a lighter texture
Add 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce for deeper umami flavor
Leftovers make excellent sandwiches when sliced cold
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g