
Carefully drain excess fat and remove loaf from pan with a spatula.
Broil until top browns in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 6 Bake meatloaf until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°, 40 to 50 minutes. Spread top with remaining ketchup mixture. Step 5 Spoon half of the meat mixture into a 9"-by-5" loaf pan, making sure there are no air pockets. Step 4 In a small bowl, stir ketchup and brown sugar until combined. Using your hands or a rubber spatula, mix until meat starts to feel tacky. Step 3 Add beef, pork, Saltines, and onion mixture season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle gelatin over and let sit 5 minutes. Step 2 In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs to combine, then stir in milk. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool slightly. Mix in mustard, soy sauce, tomato paste, and Worcestershire. Add garlic and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Cook onions and celery, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. In a medium skillet over medium high-heat, melt butter. Made this? Let us know how it went in the comments below! If you want to freeze your meatloaf, let it cool, then take out of the loaf pan, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for around 1 month. Alternatively, you can also cut slices and heat them in a bowl in the microwave. To reheat, place in a 350° oven, covered with foil so it doesn’t dry out, and bake until it’s warmed through. If you have any leftovers-or want to bake ahead-bake the meatloaf as directed, let it cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. How do I keep my meatloaf from falling apart? As dryness is our number one enemy for this recipe, it’s important that you only mix everything (including our binding ingredients: eggs and Saltines) until everything is just incorporated and the meat only slightly sticks together. Using an instant thermometer to ensure that the middle of the loaf is cooked to exactly 155° is the best way to guarantee it’s perfectly done. How do I know when my meatloaf is done? It can be hard to tell when a meatloaf is done, meaning it’s easy to end up with one that is under- or overcooked. Doing so will maximize their sweetness and help the flavor of your meatloaf really shine. How long should I cook my veggies? You might be tempted to get the job done as quickly as possible, but it really is important to cook your onion and celery for 10 to 15 minutes before adding other ingredients here. The three commandments for perfect meatloaf: Needless to say, if you don’t want to use pork in the recipe, that’s perfectly fine! Just replace it with 1/2 lb. Although we love beef by itself, we found that by adding higher-in-fat pork, you’ll end up with a more tender meatloaf. Without them, you risk your meatloaf falling apart when you slice into it. We like to use eggs in our ground meat recipes (like hamburgers, meatballs, etc.) to help add support and flavor. Tomato paste, Dijon, and fermented products like Worcestershire and soy sauce all come together here to create a standout (yet familiar) umami-rich depth of flavor. If you don’t have Saltines on hand, you can use bread crumbs or panko instead. ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF MY RECIPES FULL
Soda crackers are a touch briny, super-tender, and full of starch-all of which we’re looking for to keep all of the delicious juices in our loaf. We’ve used Knox unflavored gelatin, but any other brand will work just as fine. It adds structure, helps keep the liquid in the meatloaf in, and makes the final loaf much richer. We know what you’re thinking… Who invited her to the party ? It might seem wild, but this really is our best-kept secret for moist meatloaf. Read on for our most essential tips and ingredients to make it the best it can be: We tested this recipe again and again to guarantee that this WILL be your new forever go-to, never-fail meatloaf. Whatever it is for you, one thing is for sure: Your go-to recipe should be simple and dependable, but also packed with flavor to keep you (and your family and guests) coming back for more. Meatloaf can be many things to different people-for some, it might be a comfort food from childhood for others, a reliable weeknight dinner.