There are certain folks in my house who were pretty sure they hated meatloaf. That is, until this meatloaf changed our lives. Haha. Okay, that’s a bit dramatic, but I will say this is hands-down the best meatloaf I’ve ever had, and sure makes this family happy. It has kind of a secret ingredient that makes it unique, and makes us pretty happy.
The pictures could never do it justice so you’ll just have to make it and see what you think!

1 small onion (or if you happen to not have any fresh onions 1 Tbsp. of minced onion will do),

Now, add 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef and mush it all together in one goopy mess with your hands just like you’re in preschool…

Put it in a good-sized  loaf pan. Spread 1/2 c. of brown sugar on top, and

Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until the meat is no longer pink.

And there you have it.

Not Your Momma's Meatloaf

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour 5 mins

 

This is the recipe that redeems the loaf of meat. A secret ingredient is a game-changer and makes meatloaf drool-worthy.

Alison: That Which Nourishes

Recipe type: Beef, Meal, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6 servings

Grocery List

• ½ c. brown sugar
• ½ c. ketchup
• ¾ c. milk
• 2 eggs
• 1½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 1 small chopped onion (or 1 Tbsp. minced onion)
• ¾ c. crushed cheese crackers
• 1½ lbs.. Ground beef

Here's how...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, the onion, and barely crushed cheese crackers.
3. Add in the ground beef and mix everything together well with your hands.
4. Put the whole into a loaf pan and pat into shape.
5. Spread ½ c. brown sugar over the top and then ¾ c. ketchup.
6. Bake for an hour or until the meat is no longer pink.

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