Traditional Meat Loaf Recipe

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2013 by JkayC

Great recipe.... I have made this meat loaf many times.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2013 by chuckwheat

Tastes like my Mom's. It was delicious.

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2013 by raywe

I had a friend that wanted Meatloaf and I don't make it because mine always came out to dry for my liking. This was delicious, moist, will be making this on a regular bassis.

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2012 by erinmarie78

The taste of this meat loaf was outstanding! However, because of personal preferences and picky eaters in my household, I will do a few things differently next time I make this. I would either add onion powder or puree the onions first next time... that was the biggest complaint of my 2-year-old & 4-year-old. I would also chop the bread a lot finer as well. I will make it again with the carrots, but they did give it a little funny look to the meat, which my kids were quick to point out! But because they added moisture and nutrition, I'll keep them as is in the recipe. The sauce was amazing, I didn't change a thing, but next time I would like to double the sauce and just shape the meat into a loaf instead of baking in a 9x5 pan. Am I the only one who ended up with a huge grease puddle surrounding the meat that looked extremely unappetizing? (And I used 93% lean ground beef). I lifted the loaf out, but some of the juice had come over the top and ruined some of the glaze. I think if I baked it in a larger pan, at least the juices would stay at the bottom... and I could cover more of the meat with the glaze that way. Overall a tasty keeper, just with a few modifications next time due to personal preference.

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2012 by MaikoEmi

Very flavorful and tasty meatloaf. This was my first successful meatloaf, after three attempts. A little moist, but nothing a few more bread crumbs couldn't cure. Also, perhaps a little heavy on the carrots...

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2012 by bcl003

Everyone loves this recipe at my house and several adult friends always want to eat at our house when they find out I am making this recipe!

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2012 by ekatiakarpova

It was very tasty and fast to make.

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2012 by cooknTx

Meatloaf was very moist with the addition of the carrots. I was looking for something different than my old standby recipe and this one was pretty good. The only change I made was to double the sauce and add cayenne to the meat.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2011 by Moose Cree Lady

Absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious! Especially enjoyed the topping, very tasty...unlike other meatloaf recipes that only call for ketchup or bbq sauce.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by cr_1295

Such wonderful meatloaf...compared with my grandma's recipe and she said she loved the sauce on top!

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2011 by anaJG

This was my first time trying and making meat loaf and I really liked it a lot, I would make it again.

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by Loufrommaine

My kids love this. I substitute Onion powder for the onion so that they can't tell theres onion in it and there are no leftovers. I will have to make 2 at a time as they get older!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2011 by merrittram

This is the best meatloaf I have ever had. My husband says that until he tried this , he was not a fan of meatloaf. Very Good!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by debbie3sons

Delicious my 3 boys loved it. Only thing I changed was no carrot and no brown sugar but did everything else as written. Thank you so much!!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2010 by Olive OConnor

This is the first meatloaf recipe I have made that tasted outstanding! I too put the rosemary potatoes in with it. Yum!

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by tammyhickman

will make it with bbq sauce and ketchup.

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2010 by hooverhousehold

Absolutely delicious! my husband even ate it, and loved it, without adding ketchup!

Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2010 by sierra559

I took this meatloaf to a friend who was recovering from surgery. She, her husband, and her son loved it! I'm going to make it today for my husband.

Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2010 by Mellerfly

Sooooooo good. Best meatloaf I ever made.

Reviewed on May. 10, 2010 by Bean Q

My husband and I like meatloaf,but we did not like the topping or carrots in the meatloaf

Reviewed on May. 06, 2010 by Mellerfly

Best I've ever made! Thanks!

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by carolynstowers

I cooked the meat loaf tonight for dinner. It was very good. I did prepare it like one of the other reviewers by adding potatoes and carrots on the side of the cooking dish. I was suprised it tasted so good. My husband is not a meat loaf fan but he did like this recipe. I will make this my recipe from now on.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2010 by wasoongu

I'm not a meatloaf fan, but I made this to take to an elderly homebound couple this week. I saved half for my husband who loved it and told me it was the best meatloaf he'd ever eaten! I even enjoyed it. Rather than the loaf pan, I shaped it in a loaf and placed it a baking dish surrounded with sliced Yukon gold potatoes, baby carrots and sliced onions (tossed with a couple tablespoons EVOO and salt and pepper). I didn't have cheddar cheese on hand, so I used pepper jack. I also used about 1/2 cup bread crumbs instead of the 3 slices of bread. Excellent!

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by mandyc1031

I made this recipe tonight for my family which consists of myself, husband and 2 boys that are 4 and 9. Everyone loved it and it will be our new meatloaf recipe!

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by skipperstrucking

Great taste. I have never used carrots in a meatloaf before, but they added a pleasing texture. The sauce on top of this meatloaf is great. It really brings everthing together.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2010 by JosieSue

I've been searching for a really good traditional meatloaf and this is it! Didn't hae any carrots so omitted that ingredient. But it was still fabulous - best ever!

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2009 by DLuisi64

This meatloaf recipe was absolutely delicious! Moist, tasty and easy to make! My husband said it is a definite keeper!

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2008 by valanddansmith

This is my favorite meatloaf recipe! It's perfectly moist and tastes great. I love the addition of the grated carrot - it just does something to the flavor and texture. Perfect! Wouldn't change a thing!