Beef and Mushroom Loaf
Beef and Mushroom Loaf blends juicy ground beef with finely minced mushrooms for deep, earthy richness and a tender, moist bite. Whole mushrooms nestled inside keep the interior succulent while adding bursts of umami. Serve this comforting classic for a cozy family dinner or a casual weekend gathering with mashed potatoes and a crisp green salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef and Mushroom Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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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- 23
- Heart Health
- 31
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Reserve six whole mushrooms and finely chop the remaining mushrooms.
- 3
Combine ground beef, minced mushrooms, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, eggs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended. Spread 1/2 of the mixture in the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Press the whole mushrooms into the meat with the stems pointing down. Cover with the remaining meat and gently press to join it with the bottom layer.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should reach at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 394.39 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 23.27 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 18.42 g 7%
- Total Fat 24.67 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 9.73 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 139.24 mg High 46%
- Sodium 352.97 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.46 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.03 g --
- Added Sugars 3.63 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 39.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.81 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 216.5 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 32.14 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef and Mushroom Loaf is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 394.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef and Mushroom Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Ground Beef, Ketchup. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef and Mushroom Loaf?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 394.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef and Mushroom Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Beef and Mushroom Loaf healthy?
- Beef and Mushroom Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 394.39 calories and 23.27 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 352.97 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.73 g (49% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.63 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, 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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