Mamie’s Best Ever Meatloaf
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic, comforting double-loaf meatloaf recipe featuring a savory blend of ground beef and sausage, topped with bacon and ketchup, served with a rich homemade pan-juice sauce.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 1 hour | 10 mins | 8–10 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Two 8”x4” loaf pans
- Saucepan
- Wire whisk
- Warm serving platter
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | Bread Pieces | Dried, wiped; croutons work well |
| 1 cup | Evaporated Milk | Canned |
| 2 large | Eggs | Slightly beaten |
| 2 1/2 pounds | Ground Beef | Lean |
| 1/2 pound | Sausage | Breakfast Bulk |
| 1/2 cup | Carrot | Grated or chopped raw, optional |
| 1/2 cup | Parsley | Chopped fresh |
| 1 teaspoon | Garlic Salt | None |
| 1 teaspoon | Marjoram | None |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Thyme | Dried |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Basil | Dried |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Italian Seasoning | None |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Black Pepper | Ground |
For the Topping
For the Sauce
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoons | Flour | None |
| 1 (10.75 ounce) can | Beef Broth | Or Consommé |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Mix
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, soak the 1 1/2 cups bread pieces in the 1 cup evaporated milk until soft and fluffy.
- Add the 2 large eggs, 2 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1/2 pound sausage, 1/2 cup carrot, 1/2 cup parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 2: Bake the Meatloaves
- Divide the mixture evenly between two 8”x4” loaf pans.
- Top each loaf with 1 strip bacon and 2 tablespoons ketchup.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and immediately lower the temperature to 325°F.
- Bake for 1 hour until fully cooked through and browned.
- Remove the meatloaves from the pans and place them on a warm platter. Let them stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- To make the sauce, pour the pan juices into a saucepan.
- Whisk in the 2 tablespoons flour until smooth.
- Add the 1 (10.75 ounce) can beef broth and bring the sauce to a simmer while whisking.
- Continue to cook until the sauce heats and thickens to a rich, smooth consistency. Thin with a little water if needed.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Leftover meatloaf can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
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