Southern Best Meatloaf Recipe
This Best Meatloaf recipe is moist, flavorful, and inspired by a true Southern classic. Easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
Servings 8
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ C quick oats - uncooked
- ½ C onion finely chopped
- ½ C red bell pepper - Optional and finely chopped
- 3 C shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ C milk can sub almond milk
- 4 t Worcestershire sauce
- Lori's Meatloaf seasoning packet
Topping Ingredients
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 4 T apple cider vinegar
- 2 T ketchup
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, eggs, oats, onion, bell pepper, cheese, milk, Worcestershire, and seasoning packet. Mix with hands until well combined.
- Form into an 8” x 10” rectangle (about 1 ½” thick) on the baking sheet, leaving edges slightly raised.
- In a small bowl, stir together tomato sauce, vinegar, and ketchup.
- Spread topping inside raised edges and bake uncovered 45–60 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F.