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Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

by Lynne Webb on December 26, 2018 (Updated January 13, 2022) // 6 Comments

Always, moist and flavorful, our old-fashioned meatloaf recipe uses ground beef and pork flavored with onion, celery, and fresh parsley.
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Slice of meatloaf on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans and serving platter of meatloaf in the background.

Despite its mundane reputation, a moist, well-seasoned meatloaf makes a delicious dinner that’s easy to make and always well received. Our old-fashioned recipe is simplicity at its best.

We use a combination of lean ground beef and ground pork to produce a moist, tender texture and add just a few simple ingredients to bring out the natural flavors of the meat.

Slice of meatloaf on a plate with green beans and mashed potatoes.

Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

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Always, moist and flavorful, our old-fashioned meatloaf recipe uses ground beef and pork flavored with onion, celery, and fresh parsley.
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time : 1 hr
Total Time : 1 hr 15 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb lean ground beef, 10% fat (see notes)
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons All-Purpose Seasoning Blend, (or 1-1/2 teaspoons salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place the beef and pork in a large mixing bowl. Add the garlic, onion, celery and parsley, but don’t mix with the meat yet.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk together until blended. Add the breadcrumbs, seasoning blend, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • The mixture should blend easily and have a smooth consistency similar to a thick batter. If you feel it’s too pasty, add an extra tablespoon or two of milk.
  • Add the egg mixture to the meat and combine gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. For best results, don’t overdo the mixing.
  • Coat a 9-1/2 x 5-1/2-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and add the meatloaf mixture, tamping it down gently and smoothing the top.
  • You can bake your meatloaf in the pan if you like, but we prefer to just use the pan as a mold.
  • Line a shallow baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil and coat it with nonstick spray. Turn the meatloaf onto the pan and, using your hands, firm and smooth it into shape.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the meatloaf from the oven to glaze the top.
  • Combine the ketchup and Worcestershire in a small bowl and brush to cover both the top and sides.
  • Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the glaze is set and the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 155°F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Notes

We use a combination of lean ground beef and ground pork to produce a moist, tender texture for this meatloaf. You can use all ground beef but make sure it has at least 15% fat content to make up for the extra fat in the ground pork. The 10% lean would likely make a rather dry meatloaf on its own.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
Amount per Serving
Calories
364
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
128
mg
43
%
Sodium
 
781
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Beef
 | 
Cuisine: American

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  1. Susanne F says

    March 23, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely fabulous!  This is the meatloaf I’ve always hoped for. Talk about a perfect comfort food. I substituted 1 1/2 tsp of  Lawry’s Seasoned Salt for the all-purpose seasoning blend to save time. It turned out amazing!

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      April 1, 2022 at 5:11 am

      Hi Susanne,
      Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I’m so glad to hear you liked this old-time family favorite.

      Reply
  2. Gary says

    February 5, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    Good, but I leave out the milk and add 8 oz tomato sauce and about 1/8th cup (4 tbsp) of bourbon.
    If I’m baking it with venison, as I often do, which is very lean, I will use about 15 oz tomato sauce. Never had an overly dry one yet.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      February 6, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Gary,
      Your variations sound great. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  3. Anna says

    August 17, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    The best meat loaf! My entire family loved it and devoured it. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      August 18, 2021 at 5:49 am

      So glad you liked the meatloaf. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply

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