Ultra-Juicy Classic Meatloaf
Ultra-Juicy Classic Meatloaf delivers tender slices packed with beefy richness, sweet onion, and mellow green bell pepper, all bound with milk-soaked bread for exceptional moisture. A tangy ketchup glaze adds a gentle sweetness that balances the savory interior. Serve this comforting main for a cozy weeknight dinner or a nostalgic weekend meal with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultra-Juicy Classic Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 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
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the ground beef, onion, bread, beaten eggs, milk, bell pepper, salt, sage, and black pepper in a large bowl and mix until evenly blended. Press the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread ketchup over the top of the loaf.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 430.46 kcal High 22%
- Protein 24.52 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 23.34 g 8%
- Total Fat 26.11 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 9.96 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 139.95 mg High 47%
- Sodium 390.92 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.84 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 6.51 g --
- Added Sugars 3.74 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 63.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 294.95 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 67.3 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 3.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.43 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultra Juicy Classic Meatloaf is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Dried Sage, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 430.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultra-Juicy Classic Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Dried Sage, Eggs, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultra-Juicy Classic Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultra-Juicy Classic Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ultra-Juicy Classic Meatloaf healthy?
- Ultra-Juicy Classic Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 430.46 calories and 24.52 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 390.92 mg (17% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.96 g (50% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.74 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, 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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