Country Meatloaf

By Diana Rattray

Updated 03/19/18

Country Meatloaf
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Ratings (8)
  • Total: 95 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 75 mins
  • Yield: 1 Meatloaf (6 to 8 Servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
354 Calories
18g Fat
13g Carbs
35g Protein
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This everyday meatloaf is made with lean ground beef or ground round. Serve mashed potatoes with this meatloaf, along with sliced tomatoes or your favorite side vegetables for a delicious everyday family meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 3/4 shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 pounds ground round or lean ground beef (85% to 90% lean)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce

Steps to Make It

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add mushrooms, onion, celery, carrots, and water.

  2. Heat to boiling; cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender-crisp.

  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, flour, seasoned salt, thyme, parsley, soy sauce, and the cooked vegetables.

  4. Mix gently and shape into a loaf in a greased, shallow baking pan (with sides).

  5. Bake the meatloaf at 350° for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until loaf is crusty and browned.