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Classic Meatloaf Recipe With A Family Friendly Twist

November 11, 2020

This Classic Meatloaf Recipe With A Family Friendly Twist is a recipe that I go to when I want a dependable and delicious dinner. Nothing fancy, just something simple and comforting. And a sure thing for a great dinner and sandwiches the next day.

But with a twist!

I simply swap out the ketchup for Heinz Chili Sauce. It's a zesty tomato-based glaze that hits a perfect sweet and savory balance. It can be found in the condiments aisle usually near the ketchup.

An overhead image of baked meatloaf with chili sauce glaze and chopped parsley.

It's family-friendly.

The chili sauce isn't spicy and there's not a chili pepper flavor so if you're cooking for people that prefer non-spicy foods but still love a zesty flavor, then this one is for you!

A classic meatloaf recipe.

All the usual suspects make an appearance in this meatloaf recipe. Breadcrumbs soaked in milk (called a "Panade") beaten eggs, chili sauce, diced onions, garlic, and seasonings.

The meat in meatloaf.

I've found a ground beef or ground chuck mix works great. You could sub in ground pork for a ½ pork & ½ beef mixture if that's what you have on-hand. As far as beef fat content, I usually go for an economical 85/15 or 93/7 if I can find it on sale. Either way, the higher the fat content, the greater chance you'll need to skim off some juices that accumulate around the edges when baking. I usually let it bake undisturbed, then when I pull it out of the oven I'll drain or spoon out the excess liquid.

Meatloaf sliced with stacks of servings on a serving platter.

What about side dishes?

What goes best with this classic meatloaf recipe? We'll go for buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or my family's favorite - Au Gratin Potatoes that bake alongside the meatloaf.

If you're in the mood for family favorite recipes you might also like Easy Cheesy Stuffed Shells.

An overhead image of sliced classic meatloaf with a chili sauce glaze.

Classic Meatloaf Recipe With A Family Friendly Twist

A classic meatloaf recipe with flavorful herbs and spices, smothered in Heinz Chili Sauce Glaze for a delicious, family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 bottle Heinz Chili Sauce, divided
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, fresh minced
  • 2 tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef or chuck 85/15 or your preferrence

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375f.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and ¼ of the jar of chili sauce - about ¼ cup. (Reserve the remaining chili sauce to spread on the surface of the meatloaf before baking).
  • Add diced onion, minced garlic, parsley, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
  • Add ground beef and thoroughly combine. Mix without compacting the meat too much.
  • Add the mixture to a loaf pan (or free form on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil). Mound and gently shape into an oblong and domed shape.
  • Spread the remaining chili sauce over the surface. It will seem a bit thick but as it cooks it will bake into a lovely glaze.
  • Bake on a lined baking sheet to catch any juices that might run over. Cook 50 minutes to an hour or until done. Monitor the last 15 minutes of baking to make sure it doesn't over-brown.
  • Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 439mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 168IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword easy dinner, family food, glaze, ground beef, meatloaf, onions, savory
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  1. Jen

    October 20, 2022 at 11:40 am

    Never mind. I see the recipe. For some reason it didn’t show up the night I made it! Weird! Anyhow, thanks for sharing. It was great!

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  2. Kelly

    May 13, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    This is exactly how my mom used to make it, and I have made it the same too for thirty five years, except I used ketchup instead of chili sauce. I can't wait to try it this way! What a zesty touch to a classic dish!

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    • Sara Kennedy

      May 29, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      Thank you, Kelly! Gotta love the family recipes! Thank you for the nice note - I appreciate it!

    • Jen

      October 20, 2022 at 11:38 am

      Howdy! I made this for my family and they loved it. My teenager gobbled all the leftovers. My husband grumbled about that. ? I did split the loaf in two because of time constraints. It still turned out great. One suggestion: have a recipe attached. It was difficult to slide the video back and forth for the recipe / order of doing things. Thanks for sharing!

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