German Meatloaf
What you will love about German meatloaf
Meatloaf is perhaps the most classic of vintage American comfort foods. Though it is widely considered to be a depression era or midcentury meal, this dish actually dates back much further. This german meatloaf, made with beef and pork, seasoned with dijon and paprika is a delightful deviation from the traditional American ketchup based recipes.
What you’ll need to make this recipe
How to make this German meatloaf
You will want to start by gathering all of the ingredients and a large mixing bowl. Preheat your oven to 375˚F so it is ready when you have the meatloaf mixed up.
Dice your onion and toss it into the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix with your hands to combine. You do not want to over mix or compress the meat too much or your meatloaf will turn out tough.
When you have everything mixed well. Place your meat mixture into a greased loaf pan and compress to form to the loaf pan. You can also make your meatloaf into a loaf form and bake it on a baking sheet.
Bake for 55-60 minutes. Check the internal temperature when you remove it from the oven to make sure it has reached 165˚F. Allow the meatloaf to rest before you slice, this helps prevent the meatloaf from falling apart and helps the juices reabsorb.
FAQs and tips on making German meatloaf
Yes, ground pork retains more of a pink hue when cooked as opposed to ground beef. Make sure you use your meat thermometer for this recipe because the look of cooked ground pork can be deceiving.
Two different factors can cause it to fall apart. First, making sure you have enough binding agents in it. Second, resting time after cooking allows the meatloaf to bind fully together.
Yes, you can really make meatloaf in any pan. Keep in mind, it might extend the cooking time but remember to use your meat thermometer to make sure it reaches a safe temperature.
More delicious comfort food recipes you will love
German Meatloaf
This german meatloaf, made with beef and pork, seasoned with dijon and paprika is a delightful deviation from the traditional American ketchup based recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ sweet onion chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tbsp parsley
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Do not over mix.
- Press mixture into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 375˚F for 60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160˚F.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 538.5 mg
- Fat: 15.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 25.7 g
- Cholesterol: 121.4 mg
Keywords: german meatloaf, meatloaf with mustard, how to make german meatloaf, meatloaf with beef and pork
4 Comments