Meatloaf Internal Temperature ( How to Tell When Meatloaf Done)
The internal temperature is a very reliable guide as to how well cooked your meat is. This works for steak, pork, lamb, chicken, and meatloaf.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 1 kg 90 % lean ground beef
- 1 packet Onion Soup Mix
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup tomato passata
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
The Meatloaf Glaze
- 1/2 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F| 200°C. Spray a 9"x5" loaf pan with cooking oil spray or grease with oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the meatloaf and mix well. Mix with your hands until they are well combined.
- Add the meat mixture to the loaf pan. Press and shape it into an even layer.
- In a small bowl combine all the ingredients for the glaze. Pour half of the glaze over the meatloaf and spread with a spoon.
- Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and brush with the remaining meatloaf sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Don't overmix the meat mixture because it can result in a dense and tough meatloaf.
Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean up.
Press the meat mixture into pan, it will hold its shape better.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 665mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g