Dutch Oven Meatloaf

Slices of meatloaf topped with tomato sauce and garnished with chopped parsley are served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes on a white plate.

5 from 1 vote

This Dutch Oven Meatloaf is juicy, packed with flavor, and cooked to perfection in a Dutch oven. This classic comfort food is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time55

Total Time1 5

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 121kcal

Author: Nadia

Ingredients

2 lbs Grass-Fed Ground Beef
½ Onion grated
1 clove Garlic minced
½ cup Parsley chopped
1 cup Ketchup divided
1 tablespoon Mustard
⅓ cup Milk
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Coconut Aminios
¾ cup Breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the grated onion, garlic, parsley, ketchup, mustard milk, egg, coconut aminos, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, sea salt and black pepper.
Next, add the ground beef to the mixture and use your hands to gently combine. Be sure not to overmix!
Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the prepared loaf pan, gently press down, and even out the top.
Gently lift the parchment paper that is holding the meat mixture and place it inside the Dutch oven. Place the lid on the Dutch oven place it in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, remove the lid of the Dutch oven and spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf. Bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes. You will know it's done when it registers at 160 degrees f in the center with an instant-read thermometer. Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Expert Tips And Notes

Don’t Overmix: If you’ve ever experienced a dense and dry meatloaf, it could have been because the meat was overmixed! This is why we combine all ingredients first before adding the meat mixture.
Shaping: Don’t skip the step of forming the meatloaf in the loaf pan. This helps shape the meat.
Cooking Time: Every oven temperature is different and cooking time may vary. Be sure to check the internal temperature of the meatloaf, and adjust the cooking time as needed.

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