Basic Meatloaf (Babish)

Name: Basic Meatloaf (Babish)
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: 6 oz buttermilk; 5 oz breadcrumbs; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, grated; 1 large carrot, grated; 36 oz meatloaf mix (12 oz each of beef, pork, veal); ¼ Cup Tomato paste; ¼ Cup fresh parsley, chopped; ⅛ Cup Fresh basil, chopped; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided; 4 oz ketchup; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 ½ oz brown sugar; ½ oz honey; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

10 steps

If a meal could be a warm snuggly blanket, meatloaf would definitely be it. Not just because of how comforting it is, but because you’ll probably want to take a nap after this one. Try our recipe for classic meatloaf for a satisfying dish or, if you have the time, invest it in our advanced meatloaf recipe!

Updated at: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:34:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories576 kcal (29%)

Total Fat29.5 g (42%)

Carbs38.6 g (15%)

Sugars18.6 g (21%)

Protein39.1 g (78%)

Sodium876.8 mg (44%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare a small rimmed baking sheet with tin foil and an even layer of nonstick spray and prepare a 9-inch loaf pan with a light coating of nonstick spray.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325 °F with a convection fan (or 350 °F without a fan).

Step 3

Combine the buttermilk, bread crumbs, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Reserve until ready to use.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the vegetables with the meatloaf mix, buttermilk mixture, tomato paste, parsley, basil, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

Step 5

Gently fold the ingredients together with your hands. Try to avoid squeezing the meat as much as possible while still achieving a homogenous mixture.

Step 6

Press the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Flip the meatloaf out onto the foil-lined baking sheet.

Step 7

Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by combining the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.

Step 8

Bake the meatloaf for 15 minutes, then brush it with about half of the glaze.

Step 9

Bake for an additional 15 minutes, and then brush the remaining glaze over the meatloaf and place it back in the oven. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 155 °F, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.