Description
Hearty homemade meatloaf delivers classic comfort from American kitchens with simple ingredients and robust flavors. Savory meat mixture bakes to golden perfection, inviting you to enjoy a nostalgic meal that connects generations through delicious tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) ground beef chuck
- 12 oz (340 g) ground beef round
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) onions (finely chopped)
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground thyme
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously coat a 9-inch loaf pan with grease to prevent adherence.
- Mixing: In a capacious bowl, amalgamate all ingredients using gentle hand motions, ensuring thorough yet delicate incorporation without compressing the protein mixture.
- Shaping: Craft a symmetrical loaf with uniform dimensions, positioning it centrally within the greased receptacle and placing the pan atop a rimmed baking sheet to capture potential drippings.
- Roasting: Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, allowing the meatloaf to transform for 60-75 minutes until internal temperature reaches a safe 160°F (71°C), verifying doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Resting: Extract from oven, permit excess fat to drain completely, then let the meatloaf recuperate for 15 minutes to facilitate juice redistribution and optimal slicing consistency.
- Serving: Carve into substantial portions and present alongside complementary side dishes or preferred condiments.
Notes
- Prevent Toughness: Mix ingredients gently and avoid compacting meat to maintain a tender, soft texture.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm 160°F internal temperature for safe and perfectly cooked meatloaf.
- Resting Is Crucial: Let the meatloaf rest 15 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and flavorful slices.
- Mess Management: Place the loaf pan on a rimmed baking sheet to catch drippings and simplify post-cooking cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg