MEATLOAF
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 ounces crushed Ritz crackers
onion salt
garlic salt
dried onion flakes
paprika
white pepper, or black
ground mustard
ground coriander, a little less
Topping: ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar
Beat together eggs and stir in the spices. I use equal amounts of spices, just in the heart of my
hand, except coriander. I use a bit less of it because it can be overpowering. Add egg mixture to
the ground meat and combine. Add cheese, onion and cracker crumbs and mix well. Pat into a
sprayed loaf pan or baking pan. I like to poke holes down the center with my fingers to help it cook
evenly through but that's optional. Bake at 350. I have a hard time pinning down a time because
meatloaves will cook at different times depending on the moisture content, size of the meatloaf or
even the dish it's baked in. Just keep check on it and about 30 minutes before it'll be done mix the topping
ingredients and pour over top. Continue to bake that last 30 minutes. Sometimes I put it on at the
very beginning and let it bake all the way through. Topping will get browned and yummy.
For the topping I go by taste. I start with a good bit of ketchup because we like a lot of topping.
Then I add almost as much Worcestershire and whisk well. Then I add the brown sugar a little at a
time until it's as sweet as I like. You can leave off this step if you prefer but it's our favorite part!
YouTube Let's Cook Video
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 ounces crushed Ritz crackers
onion salt
garlic salt
dried onion flakes
paprika
white pepper, or black
ground mustard
ground coriander, a little less
Topping: ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar
Beat together eggs and stir in the spices. I use equal amounts of spices, just in the heart of my
hand, except coriander. I use a bit less of it because it can be overpowering. Add egg mixture to
the ground meat and combine. Add cheese, onion and cracker crumbs and mix well. Pat into a
sprayed loaf pan or baking pan. I like to poke holes down the center with my fingers to help it cook
evenly through but that's optional. Bake at 350. I have a hard time pinning down a time because
meatloaves will cook at different times depending on the moisture content, size of the meatloaf or
even the dish it's baked in. Just keep check on it and about 30 minutes before it'll be done mix the topping
ingredients and pour over top. Continue to bake that last 30 minutes. Sometimes I put it on at the
very beginning and let it bake all the way through. Topping will get browned and yummy.
For the topping I go by taste. I start with a good bit of ketchup because we like a lot of topping.
Then I add almost as much Worcestershire and whisk well. Then I add the brown sugar a little at a
time until it's as sweet as I like. You can leave off this step if you prefer but it's our favorite part!
YouTube Let's Cook Video
