Wartime Meatloaf
Experience a taste of history with this hearty and comforting Wartime Meatloaf recipe, a nostalgic classic born from the ingenuity of resourceful cooks during lean times. Crafted with simple, affordable ingredients like ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, this meatloaf combines flavor and frugality in every bite. A tangy ketchup glaze adds a satisfying finish, while aromatic garlic powder and onion infuse every slice with timeless savory goodness. Quick to prepare and perfect for feeding a family, this retro dish bakes to perfection in under an hour and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables. Discover how this time-honored recipe brings warmth and tradition to your dinner table with every satisfying forkful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 120 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 120 milliliters milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Using your hands or a sturdy spoon, mix everything together until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to mold it to the shape of the pan.
Spread the ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf to create a flavorful glaze.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Slice into thick pieces and serve warm with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.3 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 562 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 5178 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 113.8 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1787 mg | 38% | |
*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.
