Meat Sauce Loaf

Savor the ultimate comfort food with this savory Meat Sauce Loaf, a crowd-pleasing twist on classic meatloaf recipes. Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of ground beef and pork, this dish is elevated by a moist breadcrumb mixture and a medley of flavorful ingredients like Worcestershire sauce and fresh parsley. The rich, homemade tomato sauce—enhanced with tomato paste, brown sugar, and oregano—adds a tangy sweetness that pairs beautifully with the juicy loaf. Baked to perfection and served with a generous drizzle of the reserved sauce, this hearty meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a one-hour bake, this recipe is as easy as it is satisfying. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or crisp steamed vegetables for a complete, wholesome meal that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef (80% lean)
• 250 grams ground pork
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 120 grams breadcrumbs
• 120 milliliters milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 400 milliliters tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them soak for 5 minutes until moistened.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, garlic, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated, but be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down evenly to form a loaf shape.

Step 5

In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the sauce by combining tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, and dried oregano. Mix well.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the prepared sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors.

Step 7

Pour about half of the sauce over the meatloaf, reserving the rest for serving later. Use a spatula to spread the sauce evenly over the top.

Step 8

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 70°C (160°F).

Step 9

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Serve warm, topped with the reserved sauce, alongside your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1672.2 grams (1672.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3051

Total Fat 191.50g	246%
Saturated Fat 67.00g	335%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 801mg	267%
Sodium 5878mg	256%
Total Carbohydrate 149.80g	54%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 43.60g
Protein 183.00g	366%

Vitamin D 139IU	696%
Calcium 548mg	42%
Iron 23mg	129%
Potassium 2369mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.4%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 19.6%