Video: Making Classic Meatloaf

Discover the secrets to moist, flavorful baked meatloaf.

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Learn a few tricks and techniques that will make your meatloaf the best ever. In this video, you’ll learn how to make a classic meatloaf. What’s the secret to great meatloaf? Adding fresh, very finely diced vegetables to give the meatloaf moisture and flavor. See how it’s done. Chef John also reveals his secret meatloaf seasonings. Discover the best way to mix the meat and form a loaf so it’s not too dense or tough. Find out how to keep your fingers from sticking to the meat as you form it into a loaf. You’ll also get a simple glaze recipe. This hearty meatloaf is the perfect meal for cool fall and winter evenings. Serve it with mashed potatoes and simple mushroom gravy. Get Chef John’s recipe for Classic Meatloaf.

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steadygaze

Apr. 21, 2012 7:05 pm

I just joined allrecipes.com so I could thank you John for the great and fun video "howto's". I love trying new recipes and am printing your meatloaf recipe now. Meatloaf is a favorite of mine because I think I already have the very best! LOL - so I must try yours. Thanks again for the good videos and especially for sharing your humorous side.

ashley

Apr. 21, 2012 2:15 pm

This meatloaf was DELICIOUS!! I gave up trying to make meatloaf years ago because it always just tasted like a loaf of meat. All of my kids LOVED it, even my ten year old who doesn't "eat meat" You wont be dissapointed

Weezy

Jan. 6, 2012 4:02 am

Great recipe with some great tips! Thank you. I substituted one pound of ground lamb and changed the seasonings to a little more Greek mixture and this was the best meatloaf ever. The wet fingers and gentle mixing were two great tips too.

Owen Keren

Dec. 9, 2011 8:54 am

I tried this recipe last weekend and I thought it was AMAZING!!!! I've been making meatloaf (which I never enjoyed eating but I still do it cause hubby likes it), but this particular recipe made me enjoy the dish!!! My family loved it and hubby is still raving about it! The carrots can be skipped. But celery, garlic and the rest I will always keep!

afrancesb

Nov. 27, 2011 6:10 am

My family did not care for the sweet taste from the carrots and the brown sugar glaze.... It was good, but next time, no carrots and only traditional tomato catsup or diced tomatoes on top.

Rick Biggs

Nov. 15, 2011 2:25 pm

Im gonna try this too. thanks

chrismarklee

Nov. 9, 2011 1:27 pm

I am going to try this Sunday.

blueeyedtara

Nov. 4, 2011 6:34 am

the measurements are always on Chef John's site www.foodwishes.com

April

Oct. 17, 2011 7:00 pm

I just made this and It was AMAZING!!!!! The most delicious meatloaf I have ever had. The only bummer for me was I don't have one of those food processors to make veggies smaller. I just cut them up as tiny as I could. My whole family and kids loved this!

Jeri

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Oct. 9, 2011 7:19 am

I don't think it's the veggies that hold it together, it's the egg and/or bread crumbs. So you may need 2 eggs, or increase the amount of bread crumbs you make into the paste.

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