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Best Meatloaf

Best Meatloaf
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Savor the ultimate Best Meatloaf recipe that guarantees a moist, flavorful dish every time. Perfectly tender on the inside and topped with a savory glaze, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for any family dinner or festive occasion. Its versatility allows you to mix in your favorite ingredients like veggies or spices, making it easy to customize for everyone’s taste. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh from the oven or as tasty leftovers in a sandwich, this meatloaf is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 slices toasted bread, crumbled
  • 7 buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3.5 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
  • 0.25 cup milk, as needed
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced onion and garlic until soft.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sautéed onion and garlic with ground beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the tomato sauce; mix well.
  4. Gradually add milk until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
  5. Transfer mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake uncovered for about 40 minutes.
  6. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), add remaining tomato sauce mixed with ketchup on top, and bake for another 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  7. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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