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A moist, tender classic meatloaf packed with finely shredded vegetables and topped with a rich tomato-beef sauce.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup carrots, finely shredded
  • 1 cup celery, finely shredded
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 0.66 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 4 large eggs
  • 6 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 10.5 oz beef consommé
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 1 pinch hot sauce (optional)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan or baking dish
  • saucepan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare a loaf pan or baking dish.
  2. Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently.
  3. Shape mixture into pan evenly without compacting.
  4. Whisk beef consommé, ketchup, cornstarch, basil, and hot sauce in a saucepan.
  5. Heat sauce until thickened, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour sauce evenly over meatloaf.
  7. Bake until fully cooked and internal temperature is safe.
  8. Rest briefly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 25mg

Notes

Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it juicy.

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