Description

This classic Meatloaf with Tomato Beef Sauce recipe offers a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners. Featuring a moist meatloaf blended with beef, eggs, vegetables, and breadcrumbs, it’s baked to perfection and glazed with a tangy tomato beef sauce enriched with ketchup and beef consommé. Ideal for serving with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, this meatloaf is comforting, easy to prepare, and sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Meatloaf:

2 lbs chopped meat (beef, or a mix of beef and pork)
4 eggs
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅔ cup oatmeal
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1 cup finely shredded celery
6 tablespoons ketchup

For the Tomato Beef Sauce:

⅓ cup ketchup
1 can (10.5 oz) beef consommé soup
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
A few drops Frank’s Red Hot or Tabasco (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Meatloaf: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped meat, eggs, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, oatmeal, Italian breadcrumbs, shredded carrots, shredded celery, and 6 tablespoons of ketchup. Mix gently but thoroughly using your hands or a spatula, taking care not to overmix to avoid a dense meatloaf.
Shape and Bake: Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
Make the Sauce: While the meatloaf bakes, whisk together ketchup and cornstarch in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Add the beef consommé soup, dried basil, and a few drops of hot sauce if using. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sauce is warm and slightly thickened.
Glaze the Meatloaf: After the initial hour of baking, remove the meatloaf from the oven and pour the prepared tomato beef sauce evenly over the top. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to allow the sauce to set and glaze the loaf.
Rest and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot with classic sides such as mashed potatoes, buttered peas, steamed broccoli, or a crisp garden salad.

Notes

To prevent a dense texture, avoid overmixing the meatloaf mixture.
You can prepare the meatloaf mixture and shape it up to 24 hours in advance; keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Leftover meatloaf can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, slice meatloaf and freeze pieces individually wrapped; reheat with a splash of broth in oven or microwave.
Serving suggestions include mashed potatoes and buttered peas, or a lighter side like steamed broccoli or a garden salad.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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