This is a classic meatloaf recipe, just like your Grandma made! Ground beef and ground pork are mixed with onions, garlic and seasonings then topped with a delicious Ketchup mixture. Slice the meatloaf up thick for an amazing dinner.
1 cup Ketchup, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon Tabasco
Meatloaf
Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with non stick spray.
In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and once hot add the onions kosher salt, seasoned salt and black pepper. Sauté and soften for about 4-6 minutes.
2 Tbsp. Olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, 1 tsp. kosher salt, ¾ tsp. seasoned salt, ½ tsp. black pepper
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and parsley. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the 3 Tbsp. milk and eggs. Add the crushed saltines and stir to combine. Let sit for about 5 minutes for the crackers to absorb some of the liquid.
3 Tbsp. milk, 2 large eggs, 17 saltine crackers – very finely crushed
To the cracker and egg mixture, add the ground beef, ground pork and the onion mixture. Mix lightly with your hands or a fork until just combined Pro Tip: mix it enough so that the pork and beef and distributed and not in large clumps, but do not overmix or the meatloaf will be compact and tougher.
1 pound 85% lean ground beef, 1 pound ground pork
Turn the meatloaf mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet, shape the meat mixture into a loaf form that is approximately 11”x4” in size. Generously spread about ½ - ¾ of the sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf. (reserve the rest of the sauce for serving)
Baking
Bake for 45-50 minutes until the internal temperature of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Serving
Slice into 1 inch thick slices, serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
Notes
SIDE DISHES: Meatloaf is amazing served with traditional side dishes, like: