Few dishes say comfort food quite like meatloaf, and this Meatloaf with a Tomato Beef Sauce<\/strong> takes the classic to the next level. Instead of just ketchup on top, the meatloaf is paired with a savory, rich tomato beef sauce that keeps every bite moist and flavorful. It\u2019s the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table and tastes even better the next day.<\/p>\n This recipe is simple, hearty, and perfect for a cozy family dinner \u2014 especially when served with mashed potatoes or buttered green beans.<\/p>\n 2 lbs ground beef (80\/20 for best flavor)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 cup breadcrumbs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 small onion, finely chopped<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 large eggs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd cup milk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 tbsp ketchup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tsp salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd tsp black pepper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 1 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd lb ground beef<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 tbsp tomato paste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd cup beef broth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tsp garlic powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tsp onion powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd tsp paprika<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Salt & black pepper, to taste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fresh parsley, for garnish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Preheat the Oven<\/strong><\/p>\n Heat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Prepare the Meatloaf<\/strong><\/p>\n In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mix until just combined \u2014 don\u2019t overmix, or the loaf will be dense.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Shape into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Bake the Meatloaf<\/strong><\/p>\n Bake uncovered for 50\u201355 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160\u00b0F (71\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Make the Tomato Beef Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n While the meatloaf bakes, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Simmer 10\u201315 minutes, until slightly thickened.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Serve & Enjoy<\/strong><\/p>\n Slice meatloaf and spoon warm tomato beef sauce over the top.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Don\u2019t pack the meat mixture too tightly \u2014 it keeps the loaf tender.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked meatloaf.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Make extra sauce \u2014 it\u2019s great over mashed potatoes or pasta.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n For more moisture, add \u00bd cup grated zucchini or carrot to the meat mixture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Cheesy Meatloaf:<\/strong> Add shredded mozzarella or cheddar inside the loaf.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Spicy Twist:<\/strong> Add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalape\u00f1os.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Turkey Version:<\/strong> Swap ground beef for ground turkey and use chicken broth in the sauce.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Glazed Meatloaf:<\/strong> Brush ketchup or BBQ sauce over the top of the loaf while baking, then serve with tomato beef sauce.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Meatloaf with a Tomato Beef Sauce \u2013 Classic Comfort Food Done Right Few dishes say comfort food quite like meatloaf,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Meatloaf with a Tomato Beef Sauce - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Meatloaf with a Tomato Beef Sauce \u2013 Classic Comfort Food Done Right Few dishes say comfort food quite like meatloaf, and this Meatloaf with a Tomato Beef Sauce"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6225"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6227,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6225\/revisions\/6227"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\ud83c\udf56 Meatloaf with a Tomato Beef Sauce Recipe<\/h2>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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FOR THE TOMATO BEEF SAUCE:<\/h4>\n
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\nInstructions<\/h3>\n
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