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Classic Meatloaf

This classic, old-fashioned meatloaf combines lean ground beef and pork with Ritz cracker crumbs, milk, eggs, aromatics, and bold seasonings for a tender, sliceable loaf that’s deeply comforting and full of flavor. A rich ketchup topping caramelizes as it bakes, creating that nostalgic, homestyle finish — the kind of hearty dinner that feels right at home at RizzieFarms.

Servings: 1 loaf
Total Time: 105 min

Ingredients

Meatloaf
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon steak sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
Topping
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
Classic Meatloaf

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers, 1/4 teaspoon sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon prepared mustard, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 chopped garlic clove, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon steak sauce, and 1 tablespoon ketchup. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf approximately 9×5 inches and place it into an un-greased rectangular baking pan.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup ketchup evenly over the top of the loaf.
  5. Bake uncovered for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  6. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ritz crackers add a buttery flavor and keep the meatloaf tender.
  • Resting the loaf makes for cleaner slices.
  • Great the next day reheated — or sliced for cold sandwiches.