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Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 47-52 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Classic meatloaf brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending ground beef, herbs, and savory seasonings into a hearty main dish. Home cooks will savor this simple yet satisfying meal that connects generations through its warm, nostalgic flavors.


Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Protein:

  • 900 grams (2 pounds) minced beef
  • 225 grams (8 ounces) thin-cut rindless streaky bacon
  • 4 eggs

Binding and Texture:

  • 100 grams (3.5 ounces) fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Seasonings and Aromatics:

  • 4 onions (500 grams / 1 pound total)
  • 5 tablespoons duck fat or butter
  • 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt flakes (or 1/2 teaspoon pouring salt)

Instructions

  1. Hard-boil eggs for precisely 7 minutes, immediately transfer to ice water, then carefully peel to prevent tearing.
  2. Gently sauté onions in duck fat or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until deeply golden and caramelized, approximately 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  3. Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, cooled caramelized onions, fresh egg, breadcrumbs, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly without overmixing.
  4. Distribute half the meat mixture evenly across the loaf tin, creating a centered channel for egg placement.
  5. Carefully arrange peeled eggs in a precise row along the meat channel’s center.
  6. Delicately cover eggs with remaining meat mixture, smoothing and pressing to form a cohesive loaf shape.
  7. Drape bacon slices strategically across the meatloaf’s surface, tucking edges underneath to secure.
  8. Position in preheated oven at 200C / 180C fan / 400F, roasting for 1 hour and 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches safe cooking point.
  9. Remove from oven, allow meatloaf to rest for 15 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and enhance flavor profile.
  10. Slice into thick, generous portions and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Achieve perfectly boiled eggs by using room temperature eggs and setting a timer precisely to avoid overcooking.
  • Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning; stir occasionally and use low, consistent heat.
  • Create a moist meatloaf by not overmixing the meat mixture, which can make the texture tough and dense.
  • Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the meat mixture for extra depth and aroma.
  • Prep Time: 32-37 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 495
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 38 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 130 mg