Meatloaf with a Ranch Twist Recipe
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Meatloaf with a Ranch Twist

"I wanted a different twist to my meatloaf, so I added a package of dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix. Instead of using ketchup for the sauce, I use V8 to add a different taste. Use the spicy if you want more of a kick to your sauce. My kids went back for seconds when normally I have to beg them to just eat meatloaf."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 meatloaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable juice (such as V8®)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine the vegetable juice, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  3. Mix the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, ranch dressing mix, sage, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Gradually sprinkle the bread crumbs into the meat while mixing so the crumbs are distributed evenly throughout; add the egg and milk and continue mixing. Shape the mixture into a loaf and transfer to a loaf pan. Pour about half the sauce over the meatloaf.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cut the meatloaf into 6 even slices. Pour the remaining sauce over the slices to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 402 | Total Fat: 19.6g | Cholesterol: 127mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by Micpsy12 
This meat loaf was absolutely fantastic!! I made it last night and had the leftovers for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Cathy G. 
Very good meatloaf and leftovers were great. I agree with past reviewers, the sauce is so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by sherre 
Yummy,I was looking for a good meatloaf recipe,and now i found it.......Taste even better the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2009 by BUCKEYE62 
This was fabulous! I agree with Micpsy12 - double the sauce to serve along with the meatloaf -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2009 by Ally 
This was a wonderful dish!!!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Becca 
Everyone loved this when I made it!! The only thing I did differently was to add about 1 tbsp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Laura The Explorer 
The flavor was very good but the texture was blah. It was too soft. I followed the recipe to a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by mickdee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was really good! My husband loves meatloaf and I was nervous about changing one of his... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by BNCABE 
We really liked this recipe. I have tried so many meatloaf's and this one is the keeper!! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by zhamlau 
My husband and I loved it. I made it just as it said but doubled the sauce. The only bad thing... MORE

 
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