Southern Meatloaf Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Seasoned ground beef mixed with sautéed vegetables, crackers, and eggs, then baked with a sweet and tangy glaze. Tender and juicy with comforting Southern flavors. A classic weeknight dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended for tenderness)
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (finely diced (use jalapenos for spicier))
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers (or use Ritz crackers for extra buttery richness, or bread crumbs)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, but highly recommended)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes (optional Chili Pepper Madness touch)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional for extra tang)
- Pinch of cayenne or dash of hot sauce (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 70M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 1h
- Sodium
- 658mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 493mg
- Calcium
- 50mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 658MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.