Food and Recipes Dinner Bev's Famous Meatloaf 4.0 (4) 4 Reviews The easy—and famous—homestyle meatloaf will save your weeknight. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 19, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email This recipe comes from country music start Miranda Lambert's mama. “My mom and I have cooked together as far back as she could bring a stool to the kitchen counter, and her meatloaf has always been my favorite recipe,” she says. Photo: Jennifer Davick Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Yield: 10 serves This homestyle meatloaf recipe features both ground beef and ground pork sausage, green bell pepper and onion, and a sweet tomato topping. Serve with mashed potatoes and green peas to round out the meal. This recipe comes from country music star Miranda Lambert's mama. "My mom and I have cooked together as far back as she could bring a stool to the kitchen counter, and her meatloaf has always been my favorite recipe," she says. Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 pound ground pork sausage 18 saltine crackers, crushed ½ green bell pepper, diced ½ onion, finely chopped 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon yellow mustard ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided ½ cup ketchup Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 8 ingredients and ¼ cup brown sugar in a medium bowl just until blended. Place mixture in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish, and shape mixture into a 10- x 5-inch loaf. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Remove from oven, and drain. Stir together ketchup and remaining ¼ cup brown sugar; pour over meatloaf. Bake 15 more minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160°F. Remove from oven; let stand 20 minutes. Remove from baking dish before slicing. Print