Description
Ina Garten’s Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd. This recipe yields a moist and flavorful meatloaf that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 5 pounds ground beef (85/15)
- 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Sauté onions: In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion with salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent.
- Prepare onion mixture: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Let cool.
- Mix meatloaf: In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and onion mixture. Shape into a loaf.
- Bake: Spread ketchup over the top of the loaf and bake until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ina’s meatloaf is great for leftovers or serving a crowd.
- For a smaller version, halve the ingredients and adjust baking time.
- Enjoy with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
