Jul 14 2026
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Meatloaf Recipe

Inspired by Ruth Ann's Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Traditional style with tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Meatloaf Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Meatloaf Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

  3. 3

    Shape the Meatloaf

    Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.

Topping Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Topping

    In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until smooth.

  2. 5

    Add the Topping

    Spread the topping mixture evenly over the shaped meatloaf.

Baking

  1. 6

    Bake the Meatloaf

    Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

  2. 7

    Rest the Meatloaf

    Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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