Dinner for 6
Classic Beef Meatloaf with ground beef
This seasoned beef meatloaf mixes with onions and breadcrumbs, then bakes under a ketchup glaze until safely cooked.
$11.31for 4 servings
$2.83 per serving$11.31 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 85 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $13.73Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.96 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperAsian sauces and pastesMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups white onion
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 1/2 lb extra-lean ground chuck or beef
- 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar-free ketchup
Steps
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook the onion and thyme for 8 minutes, and cool briefly.
- Stir the onion mixture with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and tomato paste in a large bowl.
- Mix in the beef, breadcrumbs, and eggs until combined, then shape the mixture in a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Spread the ketchup over the top and bake at 350 F for 60 minutes, until the center reaches 160 F.
- Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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