How To Make Southern-Style Meatloaf

There's no better comfort food than good meatloaf. And with this Southern meatloaf recipe, we bet that this traditional American main dish will become a favorite in your dinner rotation.

How to Make Southern Meatloaf

Heat a skillet over medium heat with butter, then cook the onion and bell pepper for about 7-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute, then set the skillet to the side until it cools. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, paprika, dry mustard, and large eggs. Add the cooled sautéed vegetables and then mix it all together. Press the meat mixture into a loaf pan. Stir together the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar to make the sauce, and then pour the sauce over the classic meatloaf.

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Bake this tasty Southern-style meatloaf until the internal temperature reaches 160 F, about 1 hour. With a total time being under an hour and a half, this best meatloaf recipe is perfect as a weeknight main course. Serve with old-fashioned mashed potatoes and veggies.

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