Awesome Meatloaf Emeril's

Elevate your dinner game with Emeril’s Awesome Meatloaf—a flavorful twist on the classic comfort food! This hearty recipe combines a rich blend of ground beef and pork with sautéed vegetables like onion, celery, and bell pepper for a burst of savory goodness. Seasoned to perfection with paprika, thyme, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, the meatloaf is topped with a tangy ketchup-brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes. With its moist texture and irresistible flavor, this meatloaf is an ideal centerpiece for family dinners or casual gatherings. Ready in just under 90 minutes, it’s simple, satisfying, and sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation. Serve with mashed potatoes or a crisp green salad for the ultimate comfort meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple cider)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or baking sheet.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic for 4-5 minutes, or until softened. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.

Step 4

Add the sautéed vegetable mixture to the bowl and mix everything until just combined. Avoid overmixing as this can make the meatloaf dense.

Step 5

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan or shape it by hand on the baking sheet into a loaf approximately 9 inches by 5 inches.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar to create the glaze.

Step 7

Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Reserve the other half for later.

Step 8

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top.

Step 9

Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1524.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2788.5

Total Fat 173.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 658.7mg	0%
Sodium 4477.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 184.1g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 464.0mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 3041.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 20.4%