Nathalie Dupree's Meat Loaf

Experience comfort food at its finest with Nathalie Dupree's Meat Loaf, a hearty and flavorful classic brimming with homestyle goodness. This recipe combines a perfect blend of ground beef and pork, enhanced by the savory depth of Worcestershire sauce, a touch of dry mustard, and the subtle sweetness of ketchup and brown sugar glaze. Finely chopped onions and green bell peppers lend a fresh, aromatic burst, while breadcrumbs and milk create a tender, moist loaf. Finished with a tangy glaze of ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this meatloaf is baked to perfection with an irresistibly caramelized topping. Ready in just 80 minutes, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Sunday dinners or cozy family meals. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to complete this timeless comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 0.5 pounds Ground pork
• 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dry mustard powder
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, and green bell pepper.

Step 3

Add the breadcrumbs, milk, beaten eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and minced garlic. Mix gently with your hands or a spatula until all ingredients are evenly distributed, but do not overmix.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared baking dish or press it into a loaf pan.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to prepare the glaze.

Step 6

Spread half of the glaze over the top of the meat loaf, reserving the rest for later use.

Step 7

Bake the meat loaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the meat loaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 9

Let the meat loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1789.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3346.8

Total Fat 203.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1068.8mg	0%
Sodium 6181.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 88.7g
Protein 205.4g	0%

Vitamin D 177.8IU	0%
Calcium 543.4mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 2960.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 20.9%