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Classic Meatloaf - All seasoned and sauced up, this Southern meatloaf recipe uses celery, green onions, a bit of garlic and chili sauce for incredible flavor. This no-fail, kid approved recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Classic Meatloaf

Southern classic meatloaf recipe uses celery, green onions, a bit of garlic and chili sauce for incredible flavor. This no-fail, kid approved recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :1 hour
Total Time :1 hour 15 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :553
Course :Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 stalk celery small chopped
  • 3 medium green onions sliced using white and green
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 12 ounce chili sauce divided
  • 3 large potatoes cut into 8 wedges each

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter until frothy. Add celery,green onion and garlic to the butter and cook until the celery is softened and garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine using a fork, the beef, sausage, bread crumbs, milk, salt, pepper, celery mixture and 3/4 cup of chili sauce.
  • Transfer mixture to a 9 x 12 baking dish. Form meat mixture into a loaf. Top with the remaining chili sauce, spreading evenly to cover. Place potatoes around the loaf, cut sides down.
  • Bake for 60 - 70 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 160°F.
  • If making potatoes, baste potatoes with drippings halfway thru cooking time.

Chef Tips

Whole milk may be substituted for 2%.

Equipment Used

one pound loaf pan
Large Loaf Pan
Glass Mixing Bowls
Ever Sharp Chefs Knife

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Classic Meatloaf
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
553
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27.05
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
10.46
g
65
%
Cholesterol
 
181.04
mg
60
%
Sodium
 
1492.27
mg
65
%
Potassium
 
1292.17
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
 
38.26
g
13
%
Fiber
 
6.83
g
28
%
Sugar
 
7.13
g
8
%
Protein
 
36.58
g
73
%
Vitamin A
 
556.34
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
25.24
mg
31
%
Calcium
 
147.75
mg
15
%
Iron
 
8.63
mg
48
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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