Mom's Meat Loaf

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Mom's Meat Loaf
45 min.
8
336kcal

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There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a home-cooked meal wafting through the kitchen, and Mom's Meat Loaf is the perfect centerpiece for any lunch or dinner gathering. This classic dish, loved across generations, combines simple, wholesome ingredients to create a meal that's delicious and satisfying. What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it’s completely dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy it without worry!

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this hearty meat loaf and have it baking in the oven while you prepare your favorite sides. The combination of ground beef, savory spices, and the tangy sweetness of catsup creates a flavor profile that is both rich and comforting. Plus, it serves 8, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings or meal prepping for the week ahead.

With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein while keeping carbs low, this dish is not only indulgent but also satisfies your hunger while fitting into a balanced diet. Serve it alongside some roasted veggies or a fresh salad, and you have yourself a meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bring a taste of home to your kitchen with this timeless meat loaf recipe!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup catsup divided
  •  eggs 
  • pounds ground beef 
  • 0.3 cup onion diced
  • 10  saltines crushed

Equipment

  • oven
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. Combine ground beef, egg, crackers, 1/4 cup catsup and onion together; pat into an ungreased 9"x5" loaf pan.
  2. Spread remaining catsup on top; bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until center is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts

Calories336kcal
Protein24.99%
Fat63.66%
Carbs11.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.38
Glycemic Load
0.1
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
11.332608798276%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:336.3kcal
16.81%
Fat:23.55g
36.24%
Saturated Fat:8.94g
55.88%
Carbohydrates:9.45g
3.15%
Net Carbohydrates:9.19g
3.34%
Sugar:5.07g
5.64%
Cholesterol:100.97mg
33.66%
Sodium:323.35mg
14.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.81g
41.61%
Vitamin B12:2.48µg
41.32%
Zinc:4.88mg
32.56%
Selenium:19.27µg
27.52%
Vitamin B3:5.37mg
26.83%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.02%
Phosphorus:201.18mg
20.12%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.7%
Iron:2.59mg
14.41%
Potassium:389.99mg
11.14%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.88%
Magnesium:24.23mg
6.06%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
5.97%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.47%
Copper:0.1mg
4.97%
Folate:18.52µg
4.63%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.65%
Vitamin K:3.71µg
3.53%
Vitamin A:145.26IU
2.91%
Calcium:28.73mg
2.87%
Vitamin C:1.29mg
1.57%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.49%
Fiber:0.26g
1.03%
Source:My Recipes