Totally Tender Tomato Meatloaf
Discover comfort food at its finest with "Totally Tender Tomato Meatloaf," a rich, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines savory ground beef and pork with aromatic spices, including smoked paprika and Italian seasoning, for a fragrant, mouthwatering base. Enhanced by the creaminess of milk-soaked breadcrumbs and a touch of tangy tomato paste, every bite is unbelievably moist and packed with robust flavor. Topped with a golden glaze of ketchup, this meatloaf bakes to perfection in just one hour, with minimal prep time. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, serve it alongside mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 0.75 cups bread crumbs
- 0.33 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cups ketchup
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a loaf pan by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Gently mix the meats together without overworking them.
Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
Using clean hands or a large spoon, mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and press it down gently to form an even loaf shape.
Spread the ketchup evenly over the top of the loaf as a glaze.
Place the loaf pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it stay tender and hold its shape.
Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.8 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.9 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1035 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 4565 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g | ||
| Protein | 203.3 g | 407% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3013 mg | 64% | |
*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.
