Basic Meatloaf (with IP instructions)
This meatloaf is nothing fancy, but it gets the job done!
Equipment
- 1 baking pan
Ingredients
- 8 saltine crackers (crushed)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg (well beaten)
- ½ tsp seasoned salt
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp spicy brown mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup green bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 pound ground beef
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the cracker crumbs and milk in a large bowl. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to form a panade.
- Add the egg and the seasonings, and combine.
- Add the chopped onion, chopped green pepper, and ground beef. Mix well to combine.
- Pick up the meatloaf and drop (or throw) it into the bowl several times to eliminate air pockets.
- Place the meatloaf mixture on a lined baking pan and form into a loaf no more than two inches high and four inches wide.
- Bake in a 350°F onion for 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 160°, rotating halfway through.
- Alternately, wrap tightly in parchment paper or foil, and cook in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 25 minutes, placing it on a trivet and adding a cup of water. Allow it to natural release for ten minutes.
- Allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
If you don't have saltine crackers, you can substitute a quarter cup of dried bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts
Basic Meatloaf (with IP instructions)
Amount per Serving
Calories
174
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
61
mg
20
%
Sodium
236
mg
10
%
Potassium
201
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
63
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.