top of page

Grandma's Meatloaf

Updated: 5 days ago

I have such fond memories making this foolproof meatloaf with my grandma. I've updated it a bit by sauteing the veggies before adding it to the ground meat. It happens to be one of the first things I learned to make. Nostalgic comfort food at its finest.


Ingredients

2 tbsp oil

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions

1/2 cup shredded carrots

2 cloves garlic minced

3 oz tomato paste

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2/3 cup water

2 tbsp fresh herbs or 2 tsp dry (I used fresh oregano and fresh thyme)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 lbs. ground meat (I used low fat beef)

2 beaten eggs

1/3 cup milk

1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup ketchup


Preheat oven to 325 degrees


Heat oil over medium low heat in a saucepan. Add onions and carrot. cook until onions are soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 3 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste through salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

In a large mixing bowl add ground meat through cheese and thoroughly combine. Mix in cooled vegetable mixture. Check to see if needs any additional seasoning by cooking a small chunk in the microwave for 15 seconds.


Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Shape meat mixture into an oblong shape, or hey, any shape that makes you happy. Spread with ketchup and bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove and cool slightly. Enjoy!




17 views0 comments

Comments


bottom of page