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The Best Meatloaf

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"I have used this recipe for 30 years. My husband loves it and he is picky."
The Best Meatloaf Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 275 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, egg, black pepper and bread crumbs. Pour in the milk, 3 tablespoons of the steak sauce, onion and green bell pepper.
  3. Place the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape into a loaf. Brush the top with the remaining steak sauce.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until done. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 11, 2006 by GRACESCAPE 
This was a tasty and moist meatloaf that the whole family loved. I too used stuffing mix... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 15, 2008 by MLWiese 
This really is the best meatloaf! It's not bland like most meatloaf recipes. I used a very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2007 by Lissa30 
I hate meatloaf, but I really liked this way. Followed the recipe except I didn't put green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2007 by T. Provence 
My family LOVED this recipe and I will make it again. I used canned italian bread crumbs and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 27, 2007 by ctmom 
Finally. A meatloaf that tastes like a meatloaf is supposed to. I have tried a bunch of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 14, 2007 by ajsmom0513 
I have never liked meatloaf but my dad wanted meatloaf for supper , so I figured I would try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2006 by STEFLINK 
Very good--great texture. I used Townhouse reduced sodium butter crackers in place of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 2, 2007 by Lana 
My husband who despised meatloaf loved this recipe and has requested that I make it again! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 7, 2003 by GIGI48 
This was really good. My whole family enjoyed it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on may 11, 2007 by Lizard 
My husband has never been fond of my meatloaf, but he could not get enough of this one--thank... MORE

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Nutritional Information
The Best Meatloaf

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 288

  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
  • Sodium: 795mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 21g

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