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Cozy Cast Iron Skillet Meatloaf

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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cast iron, comfort food, family dinner, meatloaf
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper more to taste

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook Onions: In a cast iron skillet, cook the diced onions in butter over medium-low heat until they are tender. Let them cool completely.
  3. Prepare Meatloaf Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, ground beef, cooked onions, chili sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix until just combined, do not overmix!
  4. Shape and Bake: Form the ground beef mixture back into the cast iron skillet. Bake for 40 minutes.
  5. Prepare Sauce: While the meatloaf is baking, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  6. Add Sauce and Finish Baking: After 40 minutes of baking, spread the sauce mixture over the meatloaf. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). For a caramelized top, broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Chili Sauce: Chili sauce is similar to a tangy, less sweet ketchup. If you don’t have it on hand, you can use ketchup or a bit of BBQ sauce with ketchup.
  • Do Not Overmix: Mix the ingredients just until combined to avoid a dense texture.
  • Optional Additions: You can add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard or Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture for extra flavor.