Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 cup

French bread

cubed

1 cup

Milk

2 lb

Ground beef

0.5 cup

Celery

finely chopped

0.5 cup

Carrot

grated raw

1 unit

Onion

grated

1 tbsp

Prepared horseradish

2 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Pepper

Step 1
~10 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~10 min

Combine cubed French bread and milk in a bowl.

Step 3
~10 min

Let the bread soak in milk until the milk is absorbed.

Step 4
~10 min

In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, celery, grated carrot, grated onion, prepared horseradish, salt, and pepper.

Step 5
~10 min

Add the bread and milk mixture to the meat mixture and combine.

Step 6
~10 min

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a shallow baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~10 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is browned and cooked through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a glaze of ketchup or BBQ sauce during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed potatoes

Green beans

Ketchup

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Classic American comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family dinners
Holiday gatherings

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
family gathering
holiday meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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