If anyone knows my mother, they know that she is a force and that anything she does is the best! Don’t try to argue. Best ribs, best products, best car, whatever… her’s is the best. So when I told her I was making the twins meatloaf for dinner, I was not surprised when her response was, “Oh, you have to try my meatloaf! I’m telling you; the twins will love it!”

“My kids like my meatloaf just fine,” I huffed into the phone.

“I’m telling you. Try mine. They will love it! I’ll send you the recipe,” my replied excitedly.

I rolled my eyes because (1) she couldn’t see me. And (2) because although she’s a good cook, she hates to cook. So since when did she become Bettyf&#%ing Crocker?

“Okay.”

She emailed the recipe but I didn’t make it for another two weeks and I have to admit… she was right! It was amazing! The twins devoured it and my husband (who prefers my cooking over his favorite restaurants) told me that he wanted my mother’s meatloaf from now on. So I dedicate this recipe page to the woman who gave me the recipe to make her meatloaf for the grandchildren that call her Mimi.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef 
• 1 med onion (chopped fine)
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 3 Tbsp ketchup
• 3 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp ground paprika

Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients: 

• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1 ½ tsp white vinegar
• 2 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well to combine.
3. Add meat to the loaf pan, gently press meat down and shape evenly and bake meatloaf at 375˚F for 40 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the sauce. Spread the sauce over meatloaf then return to oven and bake additional 15-20 minutes. Rest meatloaf 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with baking juices from the pan.  

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If you have made Mimi’s Meatloaf, have advice, or want to share tips on how you make your meatloaf, please comment below. I’d love to hear from you!