The Best Easy Meatloaf
The Best Easy Meatloaf is a classic for a reason. This moist and flavorful recipe is the perfect dish for family dinner. Keep reading below to find out how I make the Best Easy Meatloaf.
What is the Secret to Moist Meatloaf?
The secret to a moist loaf is all about adding in the perfect amount of wet ingredients. It can tend to dry out easily so you want to make sure to add in plenty of wet ingredients to lock in the moisture.
What Ingredients make a Moist Meatloaf?
The best wet ingredients to add are ones that provide the most flavor, while still being complementary flavors. A few wet ingredients that makes for a moist loaf are:
- Ketchup
- Eggs
- Tomato Sauce
- Mustard
- A1 Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
What ingredient keeps Meatloaf from falling apart?
As important as having a moist loaf is, you also don’t want to have one that falls apart. Some great binding ingredients are eggs, breadcrumbs, and crackers.
What is Traditional Meatloaf made of?
Traditional Meatloaf is made of ground beef, onion and bell pepper, along with wet ingredients for moisture, and a binding agents to help it keep its shape.
Should you add ketchup on top?
In my opinion, I prefer to leave the ketchup off the top. I do love to add a nice glaze or brown gravy to the top. Adding a glaze will add flavor, and also help keep it moist. But my family prefers to not add the ketchup.
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Easy Homemade Meatloaf
- 1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 egg
- 10 Saltine or Ritz Crackers
- 1 tbsp Ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 packet Liption Onion Soup Mix
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients above in large mixing bowl.
In a loaf pan or glass cake dish press your meat mixture out in an even layer.
Cook until meat is cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on meatloaf thickness.
Serve with Brown Gravy or Ketchup on top.
