Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble
This sturdy, flavorful meatloaf holds together beautifully, thanks to a blend of ground beef, pork sausage, and cracker crumbs enriched with milk and onion soup mix. It bakes up juicy with a sweet-tangy ketchup glaze and slices cleanly for serving. Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble is great for a comforting family dinner, with leftovers perfect for sandwiching the next day.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a food processor or blender, combine the bell pepper, onion, and celery, and process until finely chopped but not liquefied.
- 3
Transfer to a large bowl, then add the ground beef, ground pork, cracker crumbs, onion soup mix, salt, pepper, sage, and milk.
- 4
Mix well by hand, or if using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to mix.
- 5
Transfer to a 9x5 inch loaf pan, shape into a loaf with a mound in the center, and cover with a generous layer of ketchup.
- 6
Bake for 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.
- 7
Serve hot.
- 8
Refrigerate leftovers, then slice and serve cold in sandwiches.
- Calories 459.64 kcal High 23%
- Protein 21.43 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 32.71 g 12%
- Total Fat 27.7 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 9.11 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.68 mg High 21%
- Sodium 1009.82 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 2.77 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 10.71 g --
- Added Sugars 3.28 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 124.04 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.93 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 500.08 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 68.98 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Cracker, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 459.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Cracker, Dried Sage, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 459.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble healthy?
- Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 459.64 calories and 21.43 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1009.82 mg (44% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.11 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.28 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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