Basic Meatloaf (Southern Style)

Name: Basic Meatloaf (Southern Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 1 meat loaf, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs); 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs); 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (topping) or 1/2 cup ketchup (topping)

Submitted by Eric Michael

"This is a meatloaf recipe that I really like by Diana Rattray, that I found on About.com. This recipe appeals to anyone that can appreciate a basic meatloaf with a southern style flare. And, any leftovers are really good sliced on sandwiches the following day. Diana suggests that you may wish to substitute 1/2 cup of ketchup or barbecue sauce (topping) in place of bacon according to your taste; I usually choose ketchup to avoid the extra calories!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 1 meat loaf
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¹⁄₂ cup soft breadcrumbs
¹⁄₂ cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₄ cup onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs)
3 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (topping) or 1/2 cup ketchup (topping)

directions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire, onion, thyme, and rosemary. (I whisk dried ingredients and pour over hamburger and fold together lightly, first. Then I add wet ingredients and incorporate together really well. I usually add less milk or add extra bread crumbs to preferred consistency).
Pack into a lightly greased loaf pan or form into a loaf and place on a lightly greased baking sheet with sides, such as a jelly roll pan. (I form into a loaf in a 9 X 13 pyrex baking dish).
Top meatloaf with sliced bacon, or your choice of ketchup or barbecue sauce.
Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, or till 170 to 180 degrees.
Dianna suggests serving meatloaf with heated tomato sauce or gravy. (I suggest serving with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables for a comfort style meal).