Description
Southern Nana’s Meatloaf is a classic comfort food recipe that combines ground beef and pork with savory seasonings for a delicious main course. This homemade meatloaf is moist and flavorful, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup, plus extra for topping
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Meatloaf:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare breadcrumbs: In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
- Mix ingredients: Add ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Transfer mixture to a loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of ketchup on top. Bake for 60-70 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added moisture, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.
- You can add finely chopped bell peppers or shredded carrots for extra texture.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a classic Southern meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 550 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 milligrams
