Homestyle Meatloaf

This reader recipe is a family-pleaser dinner standby. It goes well with homemade gravy.


7 pieces bacon to line a loaf pan
1/2 kilo ground pork
1/2 kilo ground beef
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 eggs
4 slices fresh bread, grated
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons sweet blend ketchup
2 teaspoons liquid seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (or 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons Italian sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (preferably with garlic and herbs)

1  Preheat oven to 400F. Line the width of a loaf pan with bacon. Set aside

2  In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and blend well. Pack meat mixture into prepared loaf pan. Cover with aluminum foil.

3  Bake in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes until done.

4  Let the meatloaf rest in the pan for 15 minutes then pour drippings into a bowl to make gravy.

5  Invert meatloaf onto serving plate and serve with gravy on the side.

To make gravy: In a saucepan, heat pan drippings until bubbly. Using a wire whisk, blend in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and mix well until smooth. Add in beef broth (1beef cube dissolved in 3/4 cup water), 1/4 cup red wine, 1 tablespoon liquid seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste. Too thick? Thin gravy down with more beef broth or fresh milk.


Photography by Ocs Alvarez | Styling by Belle Alvarez