Grandma's Budget Meatloaf Recipe From Back In the Day (7 Ingredients) Budget Recipes High Protein Recipes Beef Dinner Gluten-free Low Sugar Recipes Southern Recipes

Sometimes simple is better. Less is best. This easy meatloaf recipe like my grandma and mom used to make is the perfect example. This budget-friendly recipe has just a few simple ingredients. No expensive ingredients here.

The simple, old-fashioned meatloaf recipe is made with ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. That's it. The ingredients are mixed together, formed into a meatloaf and baked in the oven for about 45 minutes or until cooked through. If you're on a gluten-free diet, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.

If you like a sauce on top of your meatloaf, you could add ketchup, barbecue sauce or your favorite meatloaf topping right before the end of cooking time. Serve grandma's meatloaf as a high-protein dinner with your favorite side dishes. Mashed potatoes and a vegetable were my grandma's top choices.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine all ingredients. Form into a loaf and place in a baking dish or loaf pan. You could use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of ground beef. Adjust the amounts of salt and pepper to suit your tastes. For a gluten-free meatloaf, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
2. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 45 minutes, or until cooked through. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving. If the meatloaf starts to get to brown before the end of cooking time, cover with foil. The meatloaf is cooked through at 165 degrees F on a food thermometer. You could add ketchup or barbecue sauce on top, if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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