Mom’s Meatloaf
There are some recipes that are so comforting to me. Recipes that feel like a warm hug…or feel like home. This recipe is my Mom’s meatloaf recipe, and I love it so much! It’s one of those recipes that is always so comforting to me. It’s kind of funny that when I was a kid, I didn’t really like this meatloaf. I was a picky eater. But as I got older, I began to love it more and more. Now that my mom is gone, it reminds me so much of her and how much she did for us. She cooked home-cooked meals for my family every day. And she always did it with love.
Now, this isn’t really a recipe to make when you are struggling with your energy. It’s definitely not a throw-and-go kind of recipe. It does take 10-15 minutes to make. But paired with homemade mashed potatoes and green beans, it really is comfort in food form. And there are some days when that is okay with me!
This meatloaf recipe does call for breadcrumbs. But I have used gluten-free breadcrumbs, and it turned out perfect! I have not, however, tried this with a non-dairy milk. I would think it would be fine.
I hope you enjoy this recipe. It is important for me to share the things that have been such an important part of my life. And while something like meatloaf may not seem so important, on some days it really is.
PrintMom’s Meatloaf
This meatloaf is tasty, and total comfort food. It’s perfect for those chilly fall and winter days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
- Add the milk and allow the breadcrumbs to soak for a few minutes.
- Add the ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper to the soaked breadcrumbs and mix well.
- Add the mixture to a 9×5 in loaf pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ketchup, and ground mustard.
- Spread evenly over the meat mixture.
- Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.
