Heyyy foodies! 🥳 Get ready to whip up the juiciest, most flavorful meatloaf ever! Today, I’m spilling the tea on Grandma’s Secret Ingredient Meatloaf. It’s packed with savory goodness and has a secret twist that’ll have everyone guessing.
Whether you’re a meatloaf newbie or a pro, this recipe is gonna be a family fave! Let’s get into it! 🙌💖
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 works best) 🥩
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Grandma uses crushed Ritz crackers!) 🧂
- 1/2 cup milk 🥛
- 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 1/2 cup ketchup 🍅
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 🌿
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard 🌭
- 2 large eggs, beaten 🥚
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp salt 🧂
- 1/2 tsp black pepper 🌶️
- Grandma’s Secret Ingredient: 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- Extra ketchup for topping (because why not?! 😋)
Instructions:
- Preheat Party! 🔥 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with foil if you like those crispy edges!
Mix It Up! 🥄 In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs (or Ritz crumbs for that buttery flavor), milk, chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add Grandma’s secret ingredient: grated Parmesan cheese. This is what makes it sooo good and cheesy!
Get Your Hands Dirty! 👏 Mix everything together with your hands until it’s all well combined. Don’t overmix, or your meatloaf will be tough, and we want it tender and juicy!
Shape & Bake! 🍞 Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in your loaf pan or on the baking sheet. Spread some extra ketchup on top for that classic meatloaf glaze!
Bake Time! ⏲️ Pop it in the oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. The top should be a little caramelized, and your kitchen will smell AMAZING.
Rest & Slice! 💤 Let your meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it up. This helps keep all those yummy juices inside!
Serve It Up! 🍽️ Slice and serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or whatever you love! This meatloaf is cozy, comforting, and crazy good.