Description
A delicious and hearty meatloaf recipe that is perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1 green pepper (diced)
- 1 1/2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, salt and black pepper.
- Mix well until everything is combined.
- On a foil lined baking sheet form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape. Or place it in a loaf pan if you prefer.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- While it bakes combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the ketchup glaze all over the top of the meatloaf.
- Pop back in the oven and cook for another 40 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to make sure it has reached 165 degrees F internally.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic to the meat mixture.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg