Classic Southern Meatloaf Recipe

Juicy meatloaf with a delicate hint of hickory smoked flavor topped with a homemade glaze. An easy classic meatloaf recipe made with ground beef and a blend of the perfect seasonings. It's been called the best!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 546kcal

Author Anne Clark

Equipment

mixing bowl
measuring cup(s)
measuring spoons
whisk
rimmed sheet pan

Ingredients

MEATLOAF INGREDIENTS

1 cup finely chopped onions (minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 eggs
5 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons Allegro Hickory Smoke Marinade see recipe note
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2.25 pounds ground beef, chuck
½ cup bread crumbs

GLAZE INGREDIENTS

½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
dash pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F. Saute chopped onion in the olive oil until soft. Set aside.
1 cup finely chopped onions (minced), 1 tablespoon olive oil
In a large bowl combine eggs, 3 oz tomato paste, Allegro, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and smoked paprika. A whisk works well at thoroughly combining these ingredients.
2 eggs, 5 tablespoons tomato paste, 3 tablespoons Allegro Hickory Smoke Marinade, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Add the ground beef, bread crumbs, and sauteed onions. Mix well but do not over mix. Suggestion: Use your hands, in a kneading fashion, to blend the beef with the egg mixture.
2.25 pounds ground beef, chuck, ½ cup bread crumbs
Shape the mixture into a loaf, and place it into a casserole dish or loaf pan that's been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Mix the topping ingredients then spread on top of the meatloaf. (If you like your meatloaf extra saucy, make a double batch of the glaze. Spread half before baking, and the other half after baking.). Bake uncovered at 325F for about 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes or until 160F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
½ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, dash pepper

Notes

(1) You can typically find Allegro Hickory Smoke Marinade in most grocery stores. But if you can't find it, you can use Worcestershire sauce instead.

(2) The best meatloaf starts out with freshest hamburger meat, and preferably ground chuck.

(3) For extra sauce: Make a double batch of the meatloaf topping and spread ½ of it onto the meatloaf before cooking, and spread the other half on top of the meatloaf after baking.

(4) Meatloaf will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in airtight containers.

(5) One serving is 6 ounces.

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