This Ina Garten Meatloaf recipe is the best I’ve ever had. It’s tender, moist, and flavorful. The delectable garlic meatloaf sauce makes it extra fancy and tasty. Pure comfort food. Originally posted February 21, 2014.
One time in college my best friend/roommate Sarah and I each came back from Christmas break with the exact same pair of polka-dot rain boots from Target. Same color. Same size.
I’m in Texas visiting her this week, and it took us about 30 seconds of being together to realize that we have the exact same turquoise and purple iPhone case. The exact. same. one.
We are pretty much kindred spirits. The only drawback is that now her 4-year-old son thinks my phone is hers, and steals it when I’m not looking to take a thousand selfies every day.
Eric is back home slaving away while I take a girl’s trip to visit my best friend and sister. And by girl’s trip I mean all of the children are involved, so it’s not really one of those. We went to Walmart today with all 5 of our kids. We bought limes and diapers. It took 2 hours.
I’m not complaining though. It’s easier to dodge People of Walmart photographers if you’re in a group.
I woke up on my birthday last year majorly missing my sister Laura, who lives in Dallas. I’ve never visited, so I asked for tickets to see her for Christmas, and here we are. My friend Sarah also lives in Texas (7 hours away) and I thought it would be a great idea to rent a car one way to see her too. This was before I remembered how much I LOVE taking road trips with small children, so extra bonus for me!
The Meatloaf Recipe Ina Garten created is Chef’s Kiss
Meatloaf. I mean, other than bread, pretty much anything that has the word “loaf” in it is going to have a hard time sounding appetizing and winning beauty contests. Calling it “1770 House Meatloaf” definitely adds a little pizazz, so thanks for that Ina. Yes, this is a Barefoot Contessa recipe, so of course it is the best meatloaf I’ve ever had. It’s tender, moist, and flavorful. Pure comfort food.
My mom used to make people guess what was in her meatloaf, because she was always just throwing in whatever was in the fridge. You know, just in case meatloaf wasn’t adventurous enough for you already.
Here’s a quick shopping list to help you gather your ingredients. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients and instructions!
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Celery
- Ground beef
- Ground veal
- Ground pork
- Herbs (parsley, thyme, chives)
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Panko bread crumbs
- Garlic sauce (olive oil, garlic, chicken stock, butter, kosher salt, black pepper)
Making 1770 House Meatloaf Garlic Sauce
Why have I never thought of making gravy to go with meatloaf? So much better than sugary ketchup. (Let’s not get confused here: I love ketchup. But I do prefer savory sauces with meat.) And this is not even gravy. It’s garlic sauce. 10 cloves of garlic? Enough said. It’s an Ina Garten meatloaf, alright.
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FAQ
What to serve with Ina Garten meatloaf?
Is it better to cook meatloaf at 350 or 375?
Should I cover my meatloaf in the oven?
Does Ina Garten have a meatloaf recipe?
Ina Garten’s meatloaf recipe checks all the boxes of what you’d want in a perfect fall dinner: It’s tasty and juicy, meaty but light, and doesn’t require a special trip to the farmer’s market — you’ve probably got all the ingredients you need in your kitchen right now.
What goes well with Ina Garten’s easy meatloaf?
“I pair it with roasted small Yukon potatoes with lemon, garlic, thyme, olive oil and butter top with Parmesan” Or you could pair Ina Garten’s easy meatloaf with our buttermilk mashed potatoes or garlic-and-Parmesan roasted carrots. If you’re feeling more adventurous, sub in smashed parsnips for the usual taters.
How do you cook Ina Garten’s meatloaf?
Ina Garten’s key to a delicious meatloaf is to not pack the mixture of ground chuck, sauteed onions, dried breadcrumbs and eggs too densely. Hand-mixing the ingredients will ensure the meatloaf is aerated enough to cook evenly in the oven.
What does Ina Garten eat?
Ina’s simple meat loaf uses ground chuck, onions, breadcrumbs and fresh thyme, with ketchup spread over the top. Searching for the best Ina Garten recipes? Try one of her best-loved dinners next: perfect roast chicken, shrimp scampi, lasagna and weeknight bolognese. What do people love about this recipe?