Best Meatloaf You’ve Ever Had

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This easy and flavorful meatloaf recipe uses sautéed onions, garlic, and thyme to enhance its taste. By baking it on a foil-lined sheet instead of a loaf pan, excess fat drains away, resulting in a leaner and incredibly delicious meal.

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Cooking Time
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (5 minutes prep, 1 hour bake, 10 minutes rest)
Difficulty
easy
Servings
6 servings

🍳 Cooking Flow

Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet. → Sauté onions, garlic, and thyme until browned, then cool. → Combine all other non-meat ingredients in a large bowl. → Add cooled sautéed mixture and ground beef, then gently mix. → Form into a loaf on the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour at 350°F (175°C). → Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients List

Olive oil:1 tsp
Chopped onion:1/2 cup
Minced garlic:1 clove
Dried thyme leaves:1/4 tsp
Quick oats:1/2 cup
Milk:1/3 cup
Finely chopped carrot:1/4 cup
Fresh parsley:1/4 cup
Chopped green bell pepper:1/4 cup
Chopped red bell pepper:1/4 cup
Ketchup:1/2 cup
Egg:1 large
Dijon mustard:1 tsp
Salt:1/2 tsp
Freshly ground black pepper
Lean ground beef:1.5 lbs

Important Notes

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Sautéing the garlic, onions, and thyme first significantly enhances the meatloaf's flavor.

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Using quick oats instead of bread crumbs adds fiber and a great texture.

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The combination of green and red bell peppers provides a balanced sweet and tart flavor profile.

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Baking the meatloaf on a foil-lined baking sheet (instead of a loaf pan) allows excess saturated fat to drain away, making it much leaner and healthier.

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Avoid overmixing the meatloaf ingredients to ensure a soft texture.

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Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

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Allow the meatloaf to rest for at least 10 minutes after baking to lock in moisture and flavor before slicing.

📺Channel:Jenny Can Cook
👀Views:4,199,185
👍Likes:62,968
📅Published:7/12/2018

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