How to Make Mom's Best Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

If there's one dish that can instantly evoke feelings of comfort and nostalgia, it's meatloaf. The hearty, flavorful combination of ground meat, onions, breadcrumbs, and seasonings is a quintessential American comfort food that has been a family favorite for generations. And when it comes to meatloaf, everyone claims that their mom's recipe is the best. But with this tried and true recipe for "Mom's Best Meatloaf," we've got a feeling you just might agree.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup quick-cooking oats
  • ⅛ cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup tomato juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1 dash liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, oatmeal, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, sugar, egg, tomato juice, water, barbecue sauce, 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke and vinegar. Mix together thoroughly and place mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and 2 drops liquid smoke and mix thoroughly. Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately one hour.
  • Nutrition

    428 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 856mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 364mg