Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Meatloaf

Classic American comfort food made from ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings, formed into a loaf.

Methods

How to cook meatloaf

Baking

Baking Meatloaf

Cook Time
1h30min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Oven Temperature
345°F / 175°C
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Glazing

Glazing Meatloaf

Cook Time
1h
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Cooking Temperature
345°F / 175°C
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Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe160°F / 70°CProperly cooked

Safety

Cooking meatloaf safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your meatloaf is safely cooked.

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