Make Better Homemade Meatloaf With These Tips | You Can Cook That | Allrecipes

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Published 2021-09-22
Meatloaf is an easy weeknight meal that can be customized in many different ways. But to make better and more delicious meatloaf you need to follow Nicole's tips. From choosing the right kind of meat to reduce shrinkage and improve texture, to picking the right additional ingredients and making the best meatloaf ketchup topping, Nicole has everything you need to know to make better meatloaf.

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00:00 Introduction
00:05 Chop & Mix Vegetables
01:22 Combine other ingredients
01:50 Mix in ground meat
02:28 Prepare pans
02:49 Form mixture into pan
03:34 Ketchup topping
04:32 Final result
05:12 Taste test
05:33 How to use the leftovers

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All Comments (21)
  • @krisa7910
    I absolutely love Nicole, she's amazing
  • Nicole is the best at sharing real food recipe’s that many can make and family friendly. Love the added story tid bits sprinkled through the recipe.
  • @perf5th
    I tried this recipe tonight and my goodness that meatloaf was full of flavor!! My wife who usually make the meatloaf was impressed!! This is a keeper!!!
  • My parents are disabled so I make freezer meals for them. Meat loaf is Daddy's fav!!!!😀 He always has me make him a special loaf just so he can have meatloaf sandwiches!!!!!
  • @pegd8941
    Nothing beats a cold meatloaf sandwich for breakfast the next day, thank you for sharing
  • @katydudeus9278
    Love her! I use homemade Mac and Cheese with stewed tomatoes as a side for our meatloaf. Everyone loves it and there is usually just a small amount left.
  • I chopped some of the leftover into chunks and add to spaghetti sauce instead of meatballs. Amazing.
  • @debrabeier588
    My family always had meatloaf on Friday so we could have cold meatloaf sandwiches for lunch on Saturday. My husband was appalled that we did not pan fry our meatloaf and serve hot sandwiches. He said my mother didn't love us 😂. I'm 70 and I still eat it cold the next day.
  • @alenemarie
    I’m sorry, but my daughter says I make the best meatloaf in the world, lol!
    This looks delicious!
    FYI- As a single mom trying to get dinner together quickly, I found that making mini-meatloaf in a cupcake pan worked well. It cuts the baking time down by about half, which is great when everyone is starving. ❤
  • @sheryl7837
    I really enjoy Nicole’s recipes and watching her prepare them. Good solid how to tips, too. Gotta say that the last frame was pretty funny when a spot of ketchup landed on her white tee shirt. Good color choice! 🤣
  • @bender7565
    The 1st time I ever saw anything concerning the beloved meatloaf sandwich. I have meatloaf cooking now, I will try your version Sunday, it isn't close to best but it does look tasty. When there was leftover meatloaf mom made a sandwich of toast, Miracle Whip, mustard and her meatloaf for breakfast before school. A fav of mine 60 yrs ago and it triggers wonderful memories but for a simple sandwich it is pretty darn good
  • @JackieOgle
    I use only ketchup on the top. Alot!! I also use ketchup in it. Celery, onions, carrots sometimes but usually celery and onions..Garlic too. I 've NEVER used oats either. Just not sure why. I use seasoned bread crumbs too but my favorite is a sleeve of crushed saltines. Sub milk for some half n half. This recipe looks amazing. I love to eat meatloaf cold as leftovers! Don't heat it, no sandwich just cold on a plate! Sometimes I make 5 lbs of meatloaf and everyone loves it so much, we have sometimes don't have much left! It's crazy! Same with mashed potatoes! Lol... Love this channel!! The best ideas, recipes and twists on dishes. Absolutely love it! That's cooking to me. Switch it up. Use different things. Try new ways. Get new ideas. You are an amazing cook. Again, so happy to have found your channel. Watched the sheet pan video! Genius! I love ONE pan, ONE skillet, pot meals.. 😊
  • @bathens4971
    My mom used a supermarket-made package of 1/3 each: ground beef, pork, and veal. I can never find something like that where I live, so I just use 1/3 pork and 2/3 beef, and pretty much everything else you do. I'll take meatloaf any day over steak!
  • @roxannehawes555
    I grew up using crushed saltines, but have used oats, corn flakes, & now use the seasoned crumbs. I also make tomato gravy. It's always smooth! Just make gravy as always but add ketchup. Really good.
  • Love, love Nicole easy going, sensible words of wisdom! Recipes are bonus👍🏻
  • @laurieg2436
    I love meatloaf!!!! I love a meatloaf sandwich with Mayo and BBQ sauce salt and pepper!!!
  • I use Stove Top Stuffing, usually turkey... more seasoning, for my binder in meat loaf.
  • @thomasstone7207
    Nicole is not only a damn good cook but also ... Human. Will try this next time but I usually wrap mine in bacon 🥓
  • @thomasgee1798
    Brilliant recipe, i never saw a meatloaf slice so easily, love it, thanks.