Redneck Meatloaf

Sink your teeth into pure comfort with this Southern-inspired Redneck Meatloaf recipe—a hearty, flavor-packed classic that combines the down-home charm of crushed saltine crackers, savory ground beef, and a medley of bold seasonings. Enhanced with finely chopped onion and green bell pepper for a touch of texture and sweetness, this dish is topped with a tangy glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for the perfect caramelized finish. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pan wonder is an easy weeknight dinner idea that's destined to become your new family favorite. Pair it with velvety mashed potatoes, buttery green beans, or fluffy cornbread for a soul-satisfying meal that screams comfort food perfection. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping leftovers, this meatloaf is as nostalgic as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 cup saltine crackers, crushed
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup ketchup (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, eggs, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Use your hands (or a spoon, if preferred) to gently mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the meatloaf stays tender.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to shape it into an even loaf.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 6

Spread the topping mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 7

Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 9

Slice and serve the meatloaf with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1719 grams (1719.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3414

Total Fat 210.00g	269%
Saturated Fat 80.00g	400%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1029mg	343%
Sodium 4175mg	182%
Total Carbohydrate 196.50g	71%
Dietary Fiber 7.30g	26%
Total Sugars 80.80g
Protein 182.80g	366%

Vitamin D 190IU	950%
Calcium 484mg	37%
Iron 27mg	148%
Potassium 3619mg	77%

*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: 55.5%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 23.1%