My Grandmother’s Meatloaf Recipe! Incredibly Tasty!

I learned about this meatloaf recipe from my grandmother. It’s one of the fondest memories I have of her. Those yummy meatloaf dishes formed a major part of my childhood and teenage years. 

Even after her demise, a part of her still lies with me – her excellent culinary skills.

One of her many “special” recipes is the meatloaf recipe. In this article, I will share the EXACT process I go through to make my meatloaf yummy, chewy and flavorful.

Meatloaf is a traditional dish – yet modern, exquisite, nutritious and comfortable to everyone who tastes it. 

Read on to learn more about how to make this incredibly tasty meatloaf recipe that I learned from my grandmother. 

Essential Ingredients for the Incredibly Tasty Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

My grandmother never joked with INGREDIENTS. She always ensured that everything was in place before the process of cooking began. This is why I will begin by stating the ingredients you need to have for this recipe. 

Here is the list of essential ingredients for the incredibly tasty meatloaf recipe:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of bread crumbs
• ½ cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce
• 1 chopped onions
• 2 pounds of ground lean beef
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• ½ cup of ketchup

How to make Meatloaf

Several people make their meatloaf using different processes. But the one my grandmother taught me remains the best because of THIS UNIQUE strategy.

Before mixing the onions with the beef mixture, she fried the onions in a medium-heat oil. Doing this releases the flavor of the onions. And THIS is why my meatloafs are always full of flavors. 

Keep that in mind!

Now, let me take you through the step-by-step process of how to make an incredibly tasty meatloaf for dinner.

1. You need to be conscious of underheating and overheating. This is an important contributing factor to HOW your meatloaf turns out. For me, 400 degrees Fahrenheit is the perfect oven heat temperature for meatloaf. 
2. Your meatloaf pan should be sprayed with non-stick spray. This prevents your meatloaf from burning – thus losing its flavor.
3. Get your ingredients together in a large bow. This keeps everything organized and easy.
4. Mix all the ingredients. You can either use a spoon or your hands. 
5. Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place it into your well-sprayed meatloaf pan.
6. Your meatloaf sauce ingredients should be combined and boiled for a few minutes.
7. Allow the boiled sauce to simmer for another 3 minutes.
8. Pour half of it over the meatloaf in the pan.
9. Bake the meatloaf for about 30 minutes.
10. Take out the meatloaf from the oven, pour the remaining sauce on it and bake for an additional 30 minutes. 
11. Your meatloaf is ready.

It’s important to let your meatloaf cool off for a few minutes before serving it. During those few minutes, your meatloaf will absorb more juice from the ingredients – making it incredibly tasty.

This super-tasty meatloaf is what every household deserves. Give your loved ones a special treat today.