Meatloaf Makeover

Simple recipe updates take this comfort classic from bland and boring to something special.|Vicki A. Poellnitz

Recipes:

• Beef-and-Sausage Meatloaf With Chunky Red Sauce
• Chunky Red Sauce
• Beef-and-Sausage Meatloaf With Chunky Red Sauce on Cheese Toast
• Tex-Mex Mini Meatloaves

 

Here’s our secret for moist, tender meatloaf: Use a light touch when combining the ingredients. Overmixing compacts the meat, leading to dry, tough results. Let the meatloaf stand after baking, which helps retain moisture, the same way you allow a steak or roast to rest before carving.

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