Betty's Comfort Food Meatloaf Dinner Recipe

[binki1977]

its in the oven right now and the smell is amazing cant wait to eat it

[mlee2001]

I clicked on for the receipe,but I stayed because your so pretty-:) Thanks for sharing!

[rgray3319753]

best looking meat loaf in YouTube. Great job

[BABEcooking]

Hey Betty, nice, check me out sometimes!

[DanielAvilaAGT]

You have a really nice kitchen :)) happy new year

[29render]

Old one and still a great one!!

[erickgeneric78]

I was planning on making a turkey loaf for this thanksgiving, I was wondering if I could replace that ground beef with ground turkey?

[bettyskitchen]

@erickgeneric78 Yes, ground turkey makes good meatloaf.

--Betty :)

[cmealy2011]

Betty, you are heaven sent. Thanks for the receipt.

[RangeRoverSportGirl]

WOW! i will make this tonight for my husband. I love the way you explained yourself and how you have your recipe with step by step..it just makes it even easier..

THANKS!

you're cool!

[bettyskitchen]

@RangeRoverSportGirl Thanks for your nice comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[MrBoy219]

I think i could make the meatloaf, I have everything except the electric knife

[bettyskitchen]

@MrBoy219 An electric knife is not required; it just makes neat slices!

--Betty  :)

[redbuzzardbass]

@bettyskitchen

I was going to suggest a slicer, but you can get an electric knife for less. Just check amazon, man those guys owe me an endorsement.

[Patsymd]

Me again, Betty..... old Dinosaur viewer! Just wanted to tell you that I have begun recommending your site/videos to the young ladies I come across. Your recipes are timeless, economical and easy. The generation of housewives today have more contact with the Internet than each other-- so you're a blessing! Best part? Your recipes are in writing and they can copy and email them to themselves after watching you!

[bettyskitchen]

@Patsymd Thanks so much for the great recommendations, Patsy! You have always been one of my best subscribers. Starting out with support from a few viewers like you is the reason that I am still fulfilling my dream! Thanks so much,

--Betty :)

[Dolphindream15]

I love eating meat loaf and love to make meat loaf too its so simple and the nice thing is you can get creative with meat loaf ,,you can add just about anything to it,,I never make my meat loaf the same way I make it different each time,,I dont use egg in mine I like to use extra sharp shreded cheese in mine  the cheese melts and kinda works like glue as it holds it together,,I make my meat loaf in a crock pot,,YOU HAVE SUCH GREAT VIDEOS BETTY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,

[bettyskitchen]

@Dolphindream15 Thanks for your great comment! I really appreciate it! I love your idea of adding sharp shredded cheese to the mix!

--Betty :)

[Dolphindream15]

@bettyskitchen always remember betty that cooking is an ART as much as it is a love,,being creative in cooking is works of art,,,,

[29render]

Printing this off today for a buddy to try and impress a gal! lol Great work you two!!

[bettyskitchen]

@29render Thanks for the great comment! I hope the girl is impressed!

--Betty :)

[suicidegirl15help]

Food processor!

[bettyskitchen]

@suicidegirl15help Using a food processor is fine here. I do most things with a hand mixer, but you should use whatever is most convenient for you!

--Betty :)

[r1cky8807]

Betty I have a Question I Cooked this Today and well I did all your recipe said but the Oven part was my problem... it seems like my sisters daughter had fun scratching the Degrees from The oven so i was Cooking blindly lol is it supposed to Be kinda Pink inside? outside it looks just like yours but inside looks a bit pink is it because of the Ketchup or because its still Raw... lol thank you! :)

[bettyskitchen]

@r1cky8807 It will be a little red inside, because of the ketchup, but if it is pink and looks like raw hamburger, it has not cooked long enough.

--Betty :)

[pientje2007]

Well...allmost all recipes have cheese in them...lots of cheese. I always enjoy your wonderful video's. And i am always surprised how eating culture differs so much :)

[bettyskitchen]

@pientje2007 Yes, eating cultures do differ a lot! I have tried making food from other countries that have been requested by viewers, and they generally have a different approach. I always like a change!

--Betty ;)

[pientje2007]

Literally everything has cheese...lol

I love America :)

[bettyskitchen]

@pientje2007 There is no cheese in this meatloaf; I don't understand your comment.

--Betty :)

[49ertony49]

Great "EZ" recipe. Thanks Betty!

[bettyskitchen]

@49ertony49 I hope you enjoy the meatloaf! It's our favorite! Thanks for your nice comment.

--Betty :)

[XR0ck3rChickX]

Can i make this with ground turkey?

[bettyskitchen]

@XR0ck3rChickX Yes, ground turkey will be great!

--Betty :)

[dinoing07]

Tks Betty, I never used a mixer to make meatloaf, I used my kitchen aid mixer and it actually pulled a lot of the fat out of the chuck, excellent idea, your a great chef baker, tks bill. I am eating your meatloaf now and it's great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

@dinoing07 Thanks for the wonderful feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[KingB2K8]

Hey Miss Betty,

If I wanted to substitute chicken for beef instead in my meatloaf, could I ground it using a knife or would I need a processor or meat grinder? I don't have any other machinery besides a regular blender and a hand mixer. I have boneless skinless chicken breasts, could I use those?

[bettyskitchen]

@KingB2K8 To put chicken in meatloaf, it would need to be ground. If you have a food grinder, that would give the best results.

--Betty :)

[CupcakeSaraKai]

Hi Betty, we don't eat a lot of red meat, do you think subsituting ground turkey would be ok? Thanks, SaraKai :-)

[bettyskitchen]

@CupcakeSaraKai Ground turkey is fine for this recipe! I hope you enjoy it!

--Betty :)

[myiphonerocks3gS]

Thank u Betty. The flavor was so good, but it was just mushy. I will definitely do that. I saw ur tres leeches recipe. I can't wait to try that as well.

[bettyskitchen]

@myiphonerocks3gS Just let me know if you have any questions,

--Betty :)

[myiphonerocks3gS]

Betty, what did I do wrong? It came out mushy. The taste was good, but it was just grossly mushy. Help.

[bettyskitchen]

@myiphonerocks3gS If it is mushy, there need to be more bread cubes or breadcrumbs. You can leave out an egg and use less ketchup to reduce the liquid, it necessary. The main thing is to get more dry ingredients in there--you can add oatmeal, cracker crumbs, etc.--just don't overdo it!

--Betty :)

[myiphonerocks3gS]

I have ur meatloaf recipe baking in the oven... I didn't have bread at hand, I know everyone does, but i don't at this time so I pit croutons. I love that your recipes are easy and simple. Love love love it.

[KissHope]

Having meatloaf for dinner myself tonight and of course what meal isn't better with a glass of KY wine ie; sweet tea. YUM.

[bettyskitchen]

@KissHope Thanks for the nice comment! I hope you are having a beautiful day!

--Betty :)

[KissHope]

@bettyskitchen Thanks Betty, it has been a lovely day with the sun finally shining which I am sure you understand, sure have had enought rain. It was 91 degrees here in my part of KY so didn't want to fire up the oven to bake the meatloaf, so I made patties and cooked in skillet on stove. After it was done I put in pie plate with cover and made some topping for the top. Few squirts of ketchup, 1 tsp br sugar and 1 squirt of wor sauce, cooked for 3 or 4 mins on low then put on top of patty

[bettyskitchen]

@KissHope That sounds wonderful! I love individual meat loaves. I even have a video for those in bettyskitchen, too! Yes, it is very hot in Richmond, and is supposed to be hotter tomorrow!

--Betty :)

[caseyphx]

wow...there's more ketchup than ground beef!

[bettyskitchen]

@caseyphx We like it ketchup-y!

--Betty :)

[autumn1a55]

Wow, thanks Betty, this is AMAZING!! I made this last night for me & bf, and we kept on nibbling it even after our meal ;P It's exactly like the one I had every month as a kid. My mother (who grew up in the US) used to make this, but we fell out many yrs ago, so no recipe. After 20 yrs, I am thrilled to have it again. I used your mixer method, but added fresh chopped tyme & rosemary, and a glug of Henderson's Relish (like W'shire Sauce), plus v sour sourdough b'crumbs from a collapsed loaf. X

[bettyskitchen]

@autumn1a55 Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it! I like the idea of adding thyme and rosemary--and the sourdough breadcrumbs!

--Betty :)

[ilovesyababe]

It's great how you take the time to post the recipe on the same page as the video. I can read the recipe and follow along with your demonstration. Your effort in doing this is greatly appreciated.

[bettyskitchen]

@ilovesyababe You are very welcome! I think the written recipe is essential; it would be hard to follow the amounts just from the video. Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@ailene51 You are very welcome!

--Betty :)

[Indigodrought]

I made it and it was great

Thank you Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@Indigodrought Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty  :)

[chocolate12u]

Thank you so much! I will make it your way and it sure did come out looking good. Sometimes mine crumbles when I cut it so I wanted to try it a different way. Thanks so much.

[bettyskitchen]

@chocolate12u I hope you enjoy the meatloaf recipe!

--Betty :)

[RAiNB0E]

What would the measurements for using bread crumbs be?

[bettyskitchen]

@RAiNB0E It is 4 cups. The recipe is always with the video.  Just click "show more."

--Betty :)

[FatReleaseSystem]

Nice job on the video looks good. When you have time come visit my channel!

[simplechocolatediet]

Nice job on the video looks good. When you have time come visit my channel!

[fattynatty1000]

why was this linked to a TobyTurner video? lmfao

[nemoryer]

You should call your videos "BETTY'S ELEGANT KITCHEN!" Love love love all your videos. Thank you.

[bettyskitchen]

@nemoryer Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[cherd1971]

my mommakes a great meatloaf

i like your recipe to . you can add spmany things

[bettyskitchen]

@cherd1971 yes, you can do a lot of things with meatloaf to change it up! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[sdmomxs3]

i would never have thought of using a mixer. can't wait to try it!



[bettyskitchen]

@sdmomxs3 I hope you like it that way! It just makes it smooth and not clumpy.

--Betty  :)

[Mattlantic15]

Can I use barbecue sauce instead of ketchup? I think it would add a nice spicy flavor.

[bettyskitchen]

@Mattlantic15 Yes, BBQ sauce would be a great substitution for ketchup in this recipe.

--Betty :)

[PunkRockDiva1979]

i love meatloaf always making it i am so gonna try this recipe. 

[bettyskitchen]

@PunkRockDiva1979 I hope you enjoyed the recipe!

--Betty :)

[PunkRockDiva1979]

@bettyskitchen It was very good!

[Fry1989HD]

My dad made meat loaf so many times, and I always loved it. Sometimes, he would form the meatloaf into a long curved mound, kinda like a loaf of bread, rather then a brick(as in this video), and then after cooking it most of the way, he would cover it completely(except the bottom) in a layer of mashed potatoes to match the form of the meat (so it looked like a white mountain, kinda), and then bake it a little extra. Then you could slice it and you'd get your meat and your potatoes side-by-side.

[bettyskitchen]

@Fry1989HD That sounds wonderful!

--Betty :)

[distrongker]

thanks

[distrongker]

can we add pickle relish?

[bettyskitchen]

@distrongker I think pickle relish would be good on the side, but not as an ingredient.

--Betty :)

[ramanxkaur]

do you have to use beef mince for this recipe. As I don't eat beef. It look realli good

[bettyskitchen]

@ramanxkaur You could use another ground meat, like turkey.

--Betty :)

[ramanxkaur]

@bettyskitchen thanks betty will try it out and let you know how it turns out.  Raman

[skeilak]

Oh yes... Three slices of that meatloaf, a heapin' helpin' of the sour cream and chives mashed potatoes, and an ear of late season yellow corn... That sounds like just a little bit of heaven, Betty... *sigh*

[bettyskitchen]

@coffeehere49 Sorry, that sounds like there were not enough bread crumbs.

--Betty :)

[yourenot]

You are fantastic.

[00MsLovely]

will bread crumbs work?? in place of the cubed bread?

[bettyskitchen]

@00MsLovely Yes, you can use just about any type of bread: bread crumbs, cracker crumbs, soft bread cubes, croutons, stuffing mix, etc. It's a good way to use leftover bread--but bread crumbs will be very nice!

--Betty :)

[00MsLovely]

love the video betty!! ...definitely gonna try this one tonight =)

[luv2luv77]

This is how I make my meatloaf also, you don't add any other spices? The only differnt thing I do, (thats my secret)... LOL... is that I soak the bread cubes in evaporated milk before I add it to the meat :-) great video, I subscribed, love how

you explain everything thoroughly in all your videos

[bettyskitchen]

@luv2luv77 Thanks for your great comment! I appreciate it!

--Betty  :)

[Celie3678]

Definitely mashed potatoes. Forget the Iced Tea, how's about a cold beer. Great comfort. Great job.

[bettyskitchen]

@Celie3678 Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[Fielderfarms]

Great Job........Love your video's

[bettyskitchen]

@Fielderfarms Thanks! I really appreciate that!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@abx547 Meatloaf is a favorite meal here in the states. It is like regular ground beef, but the mixture is very flavorful and the texture is moist and tender. I think you would love it!

--Betty :)

[MrSolidwastedjeff]

I checked out a few. This is the easiest to follow.

[amino0o]

you use so many electronics..

[lillyj]

FEED ME, LOL.

[johupp]

@lillyj lol shes teaching you how to make it :P

[lillyj]

@johupp, but I want to taste it first to see if I will even like it, lol.

[johupp]

@lillyj make it, then try i :D lol

[JazzBass420]

I think I love you

[ohpineapples]

Hi Betty,

Have you ever tried putting a package of lipton onion soup mix in with your meatloaf? If not, try it because it's just wonderful !! Try it ; )

[ohpineapples]

Oh Betty yes, yes, yes...try adding some brown sugar to you ketchup it's soooo yummy !! Once I even basted my mealoaf in it every 15 mintues and oh goodness the ketchup, a tad of mustard, and brown sugar just clung on to my meatloaf just like you see in stores and nice resturants. But you have to baste it every 15 minutes for 1 hour. Now I always do mine that way ; ) Try it ; ) Smiles and Winks!

[bettyskitchen]

@ohpineapples The brown sugar sounds like a wonderful addition to the ketchup. I haven't had a chance to try that yet, but I will! Thanks for the great tip!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

I'm going to try this recipe tomorrow as a surprise for dinner.

I'm visiting my grandmother (and other relatives) for Easter, and she loves meatloaf.

I'm going to try adding mushrooms also.

I want to add some spices, as well.

Any suggestions for what kind I should use?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever You will love this meatloaf. It is very flavorful, and it doesn't need a lot of spicing up. If you add spices, maybe something like dried sage or cilantro and parsley would be good. Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Ok, I'll go with parsley.

How much do you think that I should use? :)

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever If you have fresh parsley, use about 3 tablespoons. For dried parsley, use only 1/3 as much, which would be 1 tablespoon.

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

I made your meatloaf, and your smashed potatoes for dinner tonight, for my mom, my sister, my grandmother and I.

It was a hit!

My grandmother said that it was even better than HERS!

Everybody said that it was the best meatloaf which they had ever had; and everybody asked for secconds!

My grandmother even said that I should become a chef.

I told her that I couldn't take credit for the rescipe.

Thank you soooo much! :)

[00MsLovely]

I love meatloaf. I havent had it in a long time tho. GREAT video Betty! =)

[bettyskitchen]

@00MsLovely You will like this recipe! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[ohpineapples]

Hi Betty : ) Don't use too much mustard as mustard is stong and goes a long way. Remember just a tad. Taste it before you put the Ketchup, Mustard & Brown sugar mixture on it. Make sure you have it just right to your liking. I like mine a bit on the sweet side. : )

[bettyskitchen]

@ohpineapples I have made this particular meatloaf so many times that i don't taste for flavor. It really needs the ketchup and can use just a small amount of mustard. It tastes wonderful! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[ohpineapples]

Hi Betty U should try this..I make my Meatloaf just like yours.Then my topping is Ketchup,A Tad of Mustartd& Brown Sugar to taste(depending how sweet you like it) then pour it all over your meatloaf I put ketchup inside my meatloaf.But that taste of mixing the ketchup,mustard&brown sugar in a bowl &pouring it all over it the meatloaf is GREAT. U should try it. SO Yummy If U don't ike mustard you can leave that out, but a tad of mustard really makes it shine & is SO Yummy! Smiles&Waves to you!

[bettyskitchen]

@ohpineapples That sounds really good! I will give it a try! Thanks so much!!!

--Betty  :)

[bettyskitchen]

@ohpineapples That sounds good.  I don't normally put brown sugar in meatloaf, but i will give it a try! Thanks for your tip!

--Betty :)

[derekbegins]

BBQ sauce is another great substitute for ketchup! =) try it someday! betty! im sure it'll turn out great =)

[bettyskitchen]

@derekbegins BBQ sauce sounds really good in place of the ketchup! I will try it!

--Betty :)

[NinaLuvsFriedChicken]

Yum ur meatloaf looks so nice..I tryed making it once..lol..and it was a disgusting mess lol

[bettyskitchen]

@NinaLuvsFriedChicken I hope you like this one!

--Betty :)

[arandomthot5]

ooooo that looks sooo good! I want to eat it! with my kitchen I could never get around to doing something like that.... :(

[bettyskitchen]

@arandomthot5 Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[Tuamigasincera]

I like your recipe cause it"s a easy way to do meatloaf, And thanks for your secrets. I will do it.GOD bless YOU

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comment! I hope you enjoy the meatloaf recipe!

--Betty :)

[LonnaKillian]

- Can you use crackers or the store bought bread crumbs instead?

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, I have used crushed crackers many times in meatloaf, and it turns out great! Thanks for asking!

--Betty :)

[viralvideoaddict]

If you used bread crumbs would you still use 4 cups?

[bettyskitchen]

If you use bread cubes, use 4 cups, but if you have fine, dry breadcrumbs, you'll only need about half that much. Just use breadcrumbs or crackers in an amount that would be equivalent to the 4 cups of bread cubes. Thanks for your question!

--Betty :)

[vintoe]

That looks delicious! I want to try ur food!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty  :)

[Lurking99]

Wow, Betty, you have sold me on using the mixer instead of the hands. I plan to make this but with *unsweetened* ketchup. After discovering the *delicious* tomatoey flavor of unsweetened ketchup, it's all I use now. You will *never* go back to regular after you've had the unsweetened.

[bettyskitchen]

I've never tried the unsweetened ketchup! I will get some and try it out! Thanks for the great tip!

--Betty :)

[happy2bUSA]

Betty, the texture of yours looks great. I think the mixer (or at least using a couple of forks) is the key to it holding together so well, because the heat from our hands makes the loaf fall apart. But I'm going to start using the mixer, because that texture is just perfect. Thanks!

[bettyskitchen]

That is one of the key secrets of perfect meatloaf, in my opinion. The texture makes a lot of difference in how the flavor is dispersed, as well! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[theresa8042]

That looks delicious ! that's one of my husbands favorite meals.I'm going to make this for my him .

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! I hope you husband enjoys the meatloaf! Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty :)

[seanviv2]

Betty where is the yeast roll recipe?

[bettyskitchen]

The only yeast roll recipe that I have in bettyskitchen right now is a super easy spoon roll recipe. I plan to do another yeast roll recipe before Thanksgiving. But, you can search bettyskitchen for Betty's No Muss No Fuss Yeast Spoon Rolls Recipe. They taste great and are very quick to do! Thanks for your question!

--Betty :)

[marineswiffey]

I had never made meatloaf before and it came out so good!!!! The only think i did different was not use the mixer and used different bread crumbs.

[bettyskitchen]

Your changes are fine! I only use the mixer because it makes the texture of the meatloaf very fine--but that's not necessary at all! Thanks for your great feedback!

--Betty :)

[MrSmartBob]

Yeah, this is winner recipe.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[MrSmartBob]

I made your meatloaf last night and it came out really good. I didn't use a mixer though. I'm a lazy cook.:-) I also found I was out of bread and so I used Italian dry bread crumbs instead. The aluminum foil idea is great! Best meatloaf I've made yet. Can't wait to try another of your recipes.

[bettyskitchen]

You did great! the Italian dry bread crumbs are perfect--you can use any kind of bread, and the mixer is not necessary; it just makes the texture finer. Thanks for your great feedback!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Hi! Thanks for your comment! I don't consider cheese to be a standard ingredient in meatloaf--although it is good. I think most people in the states do something similar to this recipe--which tastes excellent!  I have plans to make mini meatloaves sometime. I could put cheese in those! Thanks again!

--Betty :)

[orionjuvetas]

I was quite suprised to see no one had yet commented about this video, 'cause most everyone loves meatloaf. Since you use cheese a lot in many of your recipes, I was somewhat suprised to not see cheese somehow incorporated into your meatleaf, but it looks delicious none the less.