Luby's Cafeteria Meatloaf
Savor the nostalgic flavors of home-cooked comfort with Luby's Cafeteria Meatloaf, a classic recipe that brings the beloved cafeteria favorite straight to your kitchen. Made with tender ground beef, finely chopped onions, green bell peppers, and crushed saltine crackers, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of texture and flavor. A touch of garlic powder and a generous glaze of ketchup elevate this hearty dish to irresistible levels. With minimal prep and just an hour in the oven, this meatloaf is a quick and satisfying dinner idea for busy families. Perfectly paired with sides like creamy mashed potatoes or steamed veggies, it’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.75 cup saltine crackers, finely crushed
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup (for topping)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onions, chopped green bell pepper, and crushed saltine crackers.
Step 3
Add the milk, beaten eggs, 1/4 cup of ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 4
Using clean hands or a wooden spoon, thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined.
Step 5
Transfer the meat mixture into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, pressing it down evenly to form a loaf shape.
Step 6
Spread the 1/2 cup of ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf for the glaze.
Step 7
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).
Step 8
Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Step 9
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1812.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2926.3 |
| Total Fat 184.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 1034.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6799.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 150.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 59.4g | |
| Protein 185.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 187.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 539.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3594.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories