Classic Meatloaf

Name: Classic Meatloaf
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 large onion (finely chopped); 2 large carrots (finely chopped); 1 celery rib (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Tabasco; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 pounds ground beef chuck; 1 pound ground pork; 0.5 pound Monterey Jack cheese (cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large white onions, thinly sliced (about 6 cups); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook:1h 30min

This meatloaf recipe is both classic and innovative — the beef and pork mixture is dotted with cubes of melty cheese, and the finished dish is served with a creamy onion gravy. The recipe makes two meatloaves and can feed a crowd.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:51:23 GMT