Amish Meatloaf

Here’s a classic, comforting Amish Meatloaf recipe—sweet, savory, and very homestyle 🍽️

🥩 Amish Meatloaf

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1½ lb ground beef
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers
• 2 large eggs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Sweet Topping

• ½ cup ketchup
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp yellow mustard

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   • 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with foil.
2. Mix Meatloaf
   • In a large bowl, combine milk and breadcrumbs.
   • Add eggs, onion, salt, pepper, and ground beef.
   • Mix gently until just combined.
3. Shape
   • Press mixture into loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a baking sheet.
4. Make Topping
   • Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
   • Spread evenly over meatloaf.
5. Bake
   • Bake uncovered for 60–70 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Rest & Serve
   • Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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Tips

• Don’t overmix or meatloaf will be dense.
• Use half beef, half pork for extra tenderness.
• Leftovers make great sandwiches.

If you’d like, I can share a slow-cooker version, mini meatloaves, or glaze variations 😊