This is a great, basic recipe that can be the main meal itself, or the start of an appetizer platter.
Mini meatloaf sandwiches, meatloaf eggrolls, baked potato skins with meatloaf and mashed potatoes in it, etc.
There is so much you can do with a flavorful, juicy meatloaf.
Easy, Yummy Meatloaf
Course: Dinner, LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Cooking time
40
minutes5 minutes
Crusty outside, juicy inside. Your guests will love it.
Ingredients
2 1/2 lb ground beef, broken up
4 eggs, beaten lightly
1 TB Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mix ground beef and eggs in large mixing bowl. Add in Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Mix well.
- Add the seasoning to the ground beef mix, and then the breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly, being sure that the breadcrumbs are fully incorporated into the ground beef.
- Shape into a loaf, approximately 10" x 16" and 2" deep. Place in lightly greased baking pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 - 40 minutes. Check at 30 minutes. Internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit when done.
- Remove from oven. Let rest 5 minutes and then place on a serving dish. Drizzle juices from baking pan over meatloaf.
Notes
- This would make great meatloaf sandwiches to serve at a party. Spread a little mayo inside a slider roll. Stuff it with a slice of meatloaf and a couple of pickles. Repeat until your sandwich platter is full. Good hot or cold.