Catskills Meatloaf Recipe: A Diner-Style Ground Beef Meatloaf Worth Trying Beef Dinner Budget-friendly

Meatloaf is a beloved comfort food in almost all areas of the United States. In the Catskills, they love a southern-style basic meatloaf and enjoy it with mashed potatoes (not so far off from the rest of the U.S.!). This easy meatloaf recipe has simple, basic ingredients (nothing fancy): ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. 

The Catskill Mountains are in southeastern New York State. The area is rich in wildlife, hiking trails and ski resorts. If you can't visit this area soon, at least you can eat one of their local delicacies! Serve this New York meatloaf recipe with mashed potatoes like the locals do. You could also add a fresh vegetable and a salad for a complete meal. Slice the leftover meatloaf and make meatloaf sandwiches or meatloaf burgers. 

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Servings: 6 

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Meatloaf Topping

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Helpful Products

• Loaf Pan
• Mixing Bowl
• Salt and Pepper
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons

Recipe Notes

• Use ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lighter meatloaf.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine all the meatloaf ingredients in a bowl. Mix until well combined (your hands work best). Put the mixture into a loaf pan. 
2. In a small bowl, combine all the topping ingredients. Pour over the meatloaf. 
3. Bake the meatloaf in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 1 hour or until cooked through. Let the meatloaf rest about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes. 

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