Meatloaf Recipe: How Long To Cook
Description
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by many for generations. It’s easy to make, versatile and can be customized to your taste. It can be served as a main dish or as a side dish. It’s perfect for a family dinner or a potluck. And it can be frozen and reheated for a quick meal. Meatloaf is a great way to stretch your food budget and use up leftovers. But the question is, how long do you cook meatloaf? The answer depends on the size and shape of the meatloaf.
The traditional meatloaf is a loaf shaped mixture of ground beef, pork, or a combination of both. The mixture is seasoned with herbs, spices, and vegetables. It can be served as a main dish or as a side dish. It can also be frozen and reheated for a quick meal. The cooking time for a meatloaf depends on the size, shape and type of meat used.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, bell pepper, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Mix together until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in an ungreased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Equipment
You will need a large bowl, 9x5 inch loaf pan, an oven, and kitchen thermometer.
Notes
This recipe can be doubled or tripled to make multiple servings. You can also use a combination of ground beef and pork, or ground beef and turkey. The cooking time may vary depending on the size and shape of the meatloaf.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1/8 of a 9x5 inch loaf
Calories: 217
Fat: 11.4 g
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 17.2 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg
Sodium: 564 mg
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