Quick Answer: How Long To Cook Meatloaf At 375?

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Meatloaf can be cooked at 375 F for 40 minutes. This includes a sauce which is spread on the top of the meatloaf. Meatloaf may be cooked in a loaf pan or formed on a baking sheet.

Meatloaf has humble beginnings. When I was young, meatloaf was seen as an economical alternative to steak or roast beef, and was relatively easy to prepare.

It was something my Mom made often. It was part of the regular weekly rotation of dinner meats, and meat was always the focal point of the meal.

These days, when I make a meatloaf for my family, they are wowed. They love meatloaf and consider it special. In our crazy busy world where there is little time for cooking and baking, the humble meatloaf has an elevated status.

And why not? It does taste great, is relatively easy to mix up, and many would include it among their list of comfort foods.

Meatloaf has grown over the years, too. It used to be solely made from ground beef, but now there are options to make meatloaf from other kinds of ground meat.

Read on to get a fabulous recipe for ground beef meatloaf, a tasty meatloaf recipe that uses ground turkey, and a delicious vegan recipe as well. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions to find out how to make meatloaf in an air fryer.

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How Long To Cook Meatloaf At 375 With Ground Beef?

Meatloaf made with ground beef is the classic that many of us know from our childhood. For purists, that delicious ground beef flavor is the only choice.

When I want to make meatloaf, this is my go-to. It’s a recipe that I got from my sister. I loved it and immediately asked for the recipe! All the flavor you want is there, and it’s easy to put together.

Almost all meatloaf recipes call for breadcrumbs. This recipe gives you the option of breadcrumbs or rolled oats.

My family loves hot oatmeal for breakfast most of the year, so I always have rolled oats on hand. I have used breadcrumbs in this recipe, but I prefer the flavor and texture of the oats.

how long to cook meatloaf at 375 With Ground Beef

This recipe calls for onion soup mix which gives a lot of flavor, and saves you peeling and chopping an onion.

However, if you prefer to use an onion, just be sure to cut it up into fine pieces otherwise it can break the meatloaf apart when you are slicing it to serve.

Likewise, the celery and green pepper should be cut into fine pieces. If you have individuals who do not care for one or both of these vegetables, you may make the meatloaf without them. I have done this, and it still turns out tasty.

How Long To Bake Meatloaf At 375 With Ground Turkey?

We all know the importance of cutting back on red meat in our diet and ground turkey makes an excellent substitute for ground beef.

Turkey meat is also not as high in fat as beef, but, when it comes to flavor, can meatloaf made from ground turkey compete with one made from ground beef?

The short answer is, yes. I use many of the same ingredients from the recipe above for meatloaf with ground beef, with just a few adjustments. The result is a turkey meatloaf that everyone will love, and they’ll get a healthy serving of protein.

Rosemary, thyme and sage are all classic seasoning companions of turkey. They give great flavor to this meatloaf.

Ground turkey can be a little drier than ground beef as it does not have the same fat content. To avoid this meatloaf from being on the dry side, I add a little chicken broth as well as the ketchup.

Turkey meatloaf is such a fabulous change from beef meatloaf. Bake this up and I’m sure your family will love it!

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How Long To Cook Meatloaf At 375 With Beyond Meat?

This is a wonderful vegan recipe option for meatloaf. Made with Beyond beef, you really won’t notice the absence of real ground beef. It takes only 30 minutes in a 375 F oven.

Beyond Meat has been around since 2009, and is a plant-based meat substitute. The company has developed plant-based alternatives for poultry, pork and of course, beef which we use in this recipe.

There are many, many recipes available that call for Beyond beef. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’ll want to. This recipe for Beyond beef meatloaf is a great place to start. It will inspire you to try other recipes like chili, tacos, and pasta sauce.

With Beyond beef, you won’t miss the real thing. Read ahead for this easy, quick, and delicious meatloaf recipe!

Feel free to use different vegetables in your meatloaf if you wish. Corn, diced carrots or zucchini are tasty options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Meatloaf Be Made In An Air Fryer?

Yes! Meatloaf in the air fryer takes 25 minutes at 375 F. You can make it using the ingredients in the recipes here.

Form two small loaves and place them in the basket, and put them in the preheated air fryer. After 15 minutes, spread the sauce on top and return to the air fryer for 5 more minutes.

Be sure to let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

What Sides Pair Well With Meatloaf?

Mashed potatoes, or mashed sweet potatoes are lovely with meatloaf. Steam some broccoli, asparagus, green beans, or peas.

If you’re making meatloaf when corn season is on, corn on the cob is terrific with it! Baked potatoes in the microwave are a quick and easy side as well.

I also love meatloaf with rice or egg noodles which are both quick options.

How Do I Store Meatloaf Leftovers?

Leftover meatloaf can easily be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days by simply putting plastic over the loaf pan.

If you want your loaf pan free to use, remove the meatloaf and place in individual containers with tight-fitting lids.

You can also freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months by putting them in an airtight container.

How Do I Heat Up Frozen Leftovers?

Frozen leftovers may be reheated in a conventional oven by preheating the oven to 325 F and baking for up to 60 minutes.

Leftovers can also be heated in the microwave. Cover the microwave-safe dish loosely with plastic wrap, and heat for 1-2 minutes. The time will vary depending on the microwave and the amount being heated.

Do I Need To Drain Grease From The Meatloaf?

I like to use lean ground beef which creates little residual grease, and no need to drain.

Can I Mix Different Kinds Of Ground Meat In A Meatloaf?

Absolutely! It gives interesting flavor complexity to the meatloaf. I am a fan of mixing ground beef and ground turkey.

I first did this when I wanted to make meatloaf, but I didn’t have enough of either ground beef or ground turkey. Now I’m a fan!

I just follow my recipe for meatloaf with ground beef.

Can I Double The Recipe If I Am Cooking For A Bigger Group?

These meatloaf recipes work great doubled. You may use two loaf pans, or form the loaves on a baking sheet.

Can I Bake Meatloaf From Frozen?

Meatloaf is easy to bake from frozen. Mix up a meatloaf when you have time and pop it in the freezer right in the loaf pan covered with aluminum foil.

It is so wonderful to have a frozen meatloaf that you just thaw and bake. It makes hectic weeknights more manageable.

If you want to have meatloaf for the next night’s dinner, put it in the fridge overnight, preheat your oven to the time indicated in the recipe, and bake the meatloaf for the time that is stated.

To make dinner really easy, boil extra potatoes on the weekend, and have them in the fridge ready to mash to serve with the meatloaf. Heat up a frozen vegetable to complete the meal.

How Long To Cook Meatloaf At 375 With Ground Beef?

Active Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ground beef is combined with an egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Chopped celery, green pepper, and onion soup mix are mixed in. After putting the mixture in a loaf pan, a sauce is spread on top. The meatloaf is baked in a 375 F oven for 40 minutes.

Materials

1 lb. Ground beef (lean)
1 Egg
¾ Cup bread crumbs or rolled oats
½ Cup ketchup
¼ Tsp. Dry mustard
½ Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ Cup diced celery
½ Pkg. Onion soup mix
¼ Cup green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
3 tbsp. Ketchup
3 tbsp. Brown sugar
¼ tsp. Nutmeg
1 tsp. Prepared mustard

Tools

Large mixing bowl
Large wooden spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Small mixing bowl
Loaf pan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat an egg with a fork.
Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs or rolled oats, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Dice the celery and green pepper, and add these, along with the onion soup mix, to the ground beef mixture.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the ingredients just until combined.
Put the mixture into a loaf pan.
Combine the ingredients for the sauce and spread this on the top of the meatloaf.
Place it in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

How Long To Bake Meatloaf at 375 With Ground Turkey?

Active Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ground turkey is mixed with breadcrumbs, chicken broth, ketchup, mustard, and seasonings, along with Worcestershire sauce, onion soup mix, and diced celery. The mixture is put in a loaf pan, spread with a ketchup-based sauce, and baked in a 375 oven for 40 minutes.

Materials

1 lb. ground turkey
½ cup breadcrumbs or rolled oats
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ cup ketchup
¼ tsp. dry mustard
1 egg
½ tsp. each dried thyme and rosemary
¼ tsp. sage
½ tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ cup diced celery
½ pkg. onion soup mix
¼ tsp. garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
3 tbsp. ketchup
3 tbsp. brown sugar
¼ tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. prepared mustard

Tools

Large mixing bowl
Large wooden spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Small mixing bowl
Loaf pan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F.
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat an egg with a fork.
Add the ground turkey, breadcrumbs or rolled oats, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Dice the celery, and add this, along with the onion soup mix, to the ground turkey mixture.
Add thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, sage, and salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the ingredients just until combined.
Put the mixture into a loaf pan.
Combine the ingredients for the sauce and spread this on the top of the meatloaf.
Place it in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

How Long To Cook Meatloaf At 375 With Beyond Meat?

Active Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Beyond beef is combined with an egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard and soy sauce. Chopped celery, green pepper, and onion soup mix are mixed in. After putting the mixture in a loaf pan, a sauce is spread on top. The meatloaf is baked in a 375 F oven for 30 minutes.

Materials

1 lb. Beyond beef
1 Egg
¾ Cup bread crumbs or rolled oats
½ Cup ketchup
¼ Tsp. dry mustard
½ Tbsp. soy sauce
¼ cup diced celery
¼ c. diced green pepper
½ pkg. Onion soup mix
Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
3 tbsp. Ketchup
3 tbsp. Brown sugar
¼ tsp. Nutmeg
1 tsp. Prepared mustard

Tools

Large mixing bowl
Large wooden spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Small mixing bowl
Loaf pan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F.
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat an egg with a fork.
Add the Beyond beef, breadcrumbs or rolled oats, ketchup, mustard, and soy sauce.
Dice the celery and green pepper, and add these, along with the onion soup mix, to the Beyond beef mixture.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the ingredients just until combined.
Put the mixture into a loaf pan.
Combine the ingredients for the sauce and spread this on the top of the meatloaf.
Place it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.

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