Redneck Meatloaf
Sink your teeth into pure comfort with this Southern-inspired Redneck Meatloaf recipe—a hearty, flavor-packed classic that combines the down-home charm of crushed saltine crackers, savory ground beef, and a medley of bold seasonings. Enhanced with finely chopped onion and green bell pepper for a touch of texture and sweetness, this dish is topped with a tangy glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for the perfect caramelized finish. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pan wonder is an easy weeknight dinner idea that's destined to become your new family favorite. Pair it with velvety mashed potatoes, buttery green beans, or fluffy cornbread for a soul-satisfying meal that screams comfort food perfection. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping leftovers, this meatloaf is as nostalgic as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup saltine crackers, crushed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, eggs, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Use your hands (or a spoon, if preferred) to gently mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the meatloaf stays tender.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to shape it into an even loaf.
In a small bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
Spread the topping mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Slice and serve the meatloaf with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.0 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.0 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1029 mg | 343% | |
| Sodium | 4174 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.5 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.8 g | ||
| Protein | 182.8 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 3619 mg | 77% | |
*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.
