How to Make Christine's Meat Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christine's meat loaf is a classic comfort food dish that has been a staple in our family for generations. This hearty and satisfying meal is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. The combination of savory ground beef, aromatic herbs and spices, and a tangy tomato glaze makes this meat loaf a favorite for all ages.

One of the best things about Christine's meat loaf is that it's incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground turkey
  • ½ pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can vegetable beef soup (such as Campbell's®)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup barbeque sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 dashes browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet®)
  • 2 pinches seasoned salt (such as Johnny's Seasoning Salt®)
  • 2 pinches ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 meat loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, ground turkey, Italian sausage, vegetable soup, eggs, bread crumbs, barbeque sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Form into a loaf and place meat loaf into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meat loaf is browned and no longer pink inside, 60 to 75 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let meat loaf rest for 10 minutes before cutting into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Nutrition

    298 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 823mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 366mg