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Soul food meatloaf recipe

Soul Food Meatloaf

This soul food meatloaf is moist, tender, and seasoned all the way through with bell peppers, onions, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, and soul food seasonings, then finished with a sweet ketchup glaze that caramelizes as it bakes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 568kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (your favorite all-purpose seasoning blend)
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs Panko bread crumbs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 tablespoon parsley dried
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and brown sugar until well blended. Set the glaze aside.
  • Season the ground beef with the seasoning salt and set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk.
  • Add the seasoned ground beef, bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, egg, garlic, onion powder, thyme, basil, parsley, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Gently mix just until the ingredients are evenly combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make the finished meatloaf dense.
    Mixed meatloaf mixture in bowl
  • Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Spread the ketchup glaze evenly over the top.
    Shaped meatloaf in a loaf pan
  • Bake for about 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 160°F.
  • Let the meatloaf rest briefly for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
    Baked glazed meatloaf

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Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1732mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 5mg

❤️ Shaunda's Soul Food Standard

Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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