Meatloaf (my way). You can tweek the recipe and make it your own but this is the basics for what I feel is a very good meatloaf. I have made meatloaf this way for years. You see, I don't like meatloaf smothered in ketchup.

I've tasted plenty of meatloaf recipes and bottom line - this is our favorite. The burnt dripping on the bottom of the pan tastes heavenly. Meatloaf My Way My family wasn't keen on the traditional meatloaf recipe, so I tried making it a few different ways and this is the one we liked best. You can cook Meatloaf (my way) using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Meatloaf (my way)

You need 1 1/2 lb of Ground beef.
Prepare 1/2 lb of mild ground Sausage.
It's 1/2 cup of Italian breadcrumbs.
Prepare 1 of Eggs.
You need 1 of Onion, minced.
Prepare 1/2 of Green pepper, minced.
It's 1 tsp of each, Sage, Pepper, Salt, Parsley.
It's 1/2 cup of Ketchup.
It's 1 of Additional ketchup for topping.

In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. To make the meatloaf, first saute the onion and pepper in a little olive oil until the onion is soft, then add garlic and continue to cook for another minute. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, bread, egg, milk, sauteed onion/pepper/garlic, salt and a bit of pepper. The best way ensure it is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer.

Meatloaf (my way) instructions

Mix all ingredients in large bowl..
Make into loaf and place in large baking dish..
Add ketchup on top as glaze..
Bake 350° for 1 hr..
Remove from oven and prop up pan so fat drains away. Let stand 10 min..
Slice and serve..

When it's comfort that you seek, nothing satisfies quite like a classic meatloaf. It skips any fussy steps and avoids exotic ingredients. This is pure and simple, the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way way back. So next time you're missing mama's cooking or need a meal that'll go over well with the. Use beef broth with ground beef; chicken broth with turkey.