Meatloaf should be flavorful, it should be tender, and it should break apart with the touch of your fork. If it doesn’t, you are doing something wrong!

This is one of the best meatloaf recipes. I designed it from scratch.. It’s very similar to my grandma’s meatball recipe (I stole the walnut idea from her). I love the walnuts in this recipe. It adds a wonderful flavor. The one person in our family that doesn’t like Meatloaf changed his mind after I made this recipe. Serve with salad or another vegetable, bread, and enjoy!!

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 slice white bread (crusts removed, chopped finely)
1 egg
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped
2 teaspoon fresh oregano
1 teaspoons fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 cups good quality marinara sauce (homemade is best)

Special Equipment: Make and Take 1.5 Quart Loaf Pan

Combine ingredients (except the sauce) and mix well. Place the mixture into a meat loaf baking dish.

Smooth out top.

Pour marinara sauce over the top and sides of meatloaf.

Bake at 350°F about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until done. 170F with a meat thermometer.

Serves 4

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