Best Homemade Meatloaf
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An incredibly tender, moist, and flavorful classic homemade meatloaf. Packed with savory seasonings and sautéed bell peppers and onions, it is finished with a sweet and tangy caramelized chili-ketchup glaze.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Sauté the onions, bell peppers, and garlic, then finish by stirring in butter off the heat. → Crush the crackers and soak them in milk for 5-6 minutes to form the binder. → Gently fold the ground beef, eggs, seasonings, soaked crackers, and sautéed vegetables together. → Shape the mixture into a loaf on a lined baking sheet and brush with half of the chili-sugar-ketchup glaze. → Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, apply the rest of the glaze, bake until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, and rest before slicing.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Sauté the onions, bell peppers, and garlic, then finish by stirring in butter off the heat. → Crush the crackers and soak them in milk for 5-6 minutes to form the binder. → Gently fold the ground beef, eggs, seasonings, soaked crackers, and sautéed vegetables together. → Shape the mixture into a loaf on a lined baking sheet and brush with half of the chili-sugar-ketchup glaze. → Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, apply the rest of the glaze, bake until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, and rest before slicing.
Introduction
An incredibly tender, moist, and flavorful classic homemade meatloaf. Packed with savory seasonings and sautéed bell peppers and onions, it is finished with a sweet and tangy caramelized chili-ketchup glaze.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) on bake mode.
Step 2
Finely dice the white onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.
Step 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add the diced onions first and sauté them for about 60 seconds.
Step 4
Add the diced green and red bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables start to soften.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic, sauté for another minute, then stir in 1 tablespoon of butter. Turn off the heat and let the butter melt into the vegetables.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Do not overwork or over-mix the meat to prevent the meatloaf from turning out dense and tough.
Sautéing the onions for 60 seconds before adding the bell peppers helps release their natural sweetness.
Using Ritz crackers instead of standard breadcrumbs adds a rich, buttery flavor and locks in moisture.
Letting the meatloaf rest for at least 15-20 minutes is crucial so that the slices hold together when cut.
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