Hey, y’all – Happy Day 12 of Blogmas! Blogmas is a series that I am bringing to the blog this year (and hopefully in subsequent years) that will provide y’all with a new recipe every day of December through Christmas. How fun is that? Today I’m excited to be sharing my recipe for a classic homestyle meal: the best southern meatloaf!
The Best Southern Meatloaf
FAQ
I usually used dried herbs in this recipe, which calls for both thyme and parsley. I actually find many of the dried herbs to have a more concentrated flavor; thus, if you choose to use fresh herbs, you will want to add more (usually 2-3x).
I recommend using a 90-10 beef for this. The reason being: you don't want too much fat/grease in the meat, as it will make your meatloaf unappealing. In fact, you could use an even leaner beef than 90-10 if you prefer. The meatloaf will be moist regardless!
Remember this: the thickness of your loaf will 100% determine how quickly the meatloaf cooks. Please keep that in mind. That said, for a traditional size loaf, I typically find it takes 65-75 minutes at 350F. The only way to be sure is to have a meat thermometer handy, which is a tool that I recommend all to have in the kitchen!
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The Best Southern Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef I recommend using 90-10
- 1 c. bread crumbs I prefer Progresso
- 2 vidalia onions chopped
- ½ c. chicken stock
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire
- 1 tbsp. thyme dried
- 1 tbsp. parsley dried
- 1.5 tsp. kosher salt
- 1.5 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- Ketchup to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a bowl, mix together the beef, bread crumbs, onions, chicken stock, egg, Worcestershire, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and tomato paste until well-combined. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and mold the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape.
- Cover the top liberally with ketchup.
- Bake uncovered for 65-75 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 160F).
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, slice and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
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My best,
JC
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