How to Make Tennessee Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of down-home, hearty comfort food, then you’re going to love this Tennessee meatloaf recipe. With its savory flavors and tender, moist texture, this classic dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this meatloaf is the perfect option. And the best part? It’s easy to make and requires just a handful of simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • cooking spray
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • ⅔ cup quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ pound ground veal

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 9x5-inch meatloaves

  • Make the glaze: Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Make the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
  • Combine onion and bell pepper in a microwave-safe container. Cover and microwave until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix oats, milk, eggs, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, seasoned salt, black pepper, and hot sauce together in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in cooked onion and bell pepper. Add ground beef, pork, and veal. With gloved hands, work all ingredients together until completely mixed and uniform.
  • Pat 1/2 of the meatloaf mixture into each prepared loaf pan. Brush each loaf with 1/4 of the glaze; set remaining glaze aside.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove the pans from the oven and carefully drain the fat. Brush remaining glaze over loaves, then return to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 147mg
    • Sodium: 504mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 570mg