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

Mom's Meat Loaf is a classic comfort food recipe that has been passed down through generations in my family. This savory and tender meat loaf is a staple on our dinner table, and it always brings back fond memories of my childhood. The combination of ground beef, onions, breadcrumbs, and seasoning makes for a delicious meal that is perfect for any night of the week.

One of the best things about Mom's Meat Loaf is that it is incredibly easy to make. The ingredients are simple and readi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup 2% milk
  • ⅓ cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 dash Dash pepper
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • In a bowl, beat the egg. Add milk, cracker crumbs, onion, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two loaves; place in a shallow baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; spoon over meat loaves. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F; drain.