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Brenda Gantt Meatloaf Recipe

Famous Brenda Gantt Meatloaf Recipe

Josephen & Animash
Make the best Brenda Gantt Meatloaf with this easy Southern homemade recipe. Juicy, tender, and full of flavor – perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 481 kcal

Equipment & Tools

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Oster oven (or regular oven)
  • Broiler pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving Plate

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb Fresh Hamburger Meat, Recommended
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Hunt’s Tomato Sauce, Recommended
  • ½ can tomato sauce for topping
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 14 grams Happy Belly Regular Crackers, Recommended
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • Follow these easy steps to make Brenda Gantt Meatloaf:
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Place the hamburger meat into a large mixing bowl.
  • Chop the onion and bell pepper into small pieces.
  • Add the chopped vegetables to the meat.
  • Sprinkle salt and black pepper into the bowl.
  • Pour in one full can (15 ounces) of tomato sauce.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add the beaten eggs to the meat mixture.
  • Crush the crackers and mix them into the bowl.
  • Knead everything together with clean hands until well combined.
  • Prepare your broiler pan and add a little water underneath.
  • Lightly grease the top of the pan with cooking oil.
  • Shape the meat mixture into loaf shapes on the pan.
  • Use your fingers to create a small valley in the center of each loaf.
  • Pour the remaining half can of tomato sauce into the valleys.
  • Bake at 400°F for 40–45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
  • Your homemade Brenda Gantt Meatloaf is now ready to enjoy!

Notes

Do not overmix the meat, or it may become dense.
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
If using lean meat, you may add 1–2 tablespoons of milk for extra moisture.
Make sure the internal temperature reaches 160°F for safe eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gramsCalories: 481kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 32g (64%)Fat: 35g (54%)Cholesterol: 145mg (48%)Sodium: 780mg (34%)Potassium: 520mg (15%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Calcium: 60mg (6%)Iron: 3.5mg (19%)
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