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Classic Meatloaf

553kcal
4 from 7 votes
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 15 minutes
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.
Servings 8
Course Dinner
Cuisine American

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

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for 60 - 70 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 160°F.
  6. If making potatoes, baste potatoes with drippings halfway thru cooking time.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories553kcalCarbohydrates38.26gProtein36.58gFat27.05gSaturated Fat10.46gCholesterol181.04mgSodium1492.27mgPotassium1292.17mgFiber6.83gSugar7.13gVitamin A556.34IUVitamin C25.24mgCalcium147.75mgIron8.63mg

Notes

Whole milk may be substituted for 2%.

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