Ethan's Hungry Man's Cast Iron Meatloaf

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Yummy for any occasion, this cast iron skillet meatloaf is now considered our family recipe for the perfect meatloaf. With a little of this and a little of that, it yields just the right amount to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters — no more soggy meatloaves. The key to this delicious meatloaf is that it leaves plenty of leftovers! It's something new to add to your recipe box.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 4 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 1 ½ cups Italian bread crumbs

  • 2 (4.5 ounce) packages noodle soup mix (such as Lipton Soup Secrets)

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's), divided

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • ½ cup ketchup

  • ½ (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crumbled

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided

  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

  • 2 teaspoons steak sauce (such as A1)

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Place a large cast iron skillet into the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Make the meatloaf mixture: Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, soup mix, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, eggs, onion, ketchup, cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, steak sauce, salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder in a large bowl; mix until well combined.

  3. Make the topping: Mix remaining tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until is smooth.

  4. Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Press meatloaf mixture into skillet, smoothing the top. Spread topping over beef.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until beef is mostly cooked through, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain off grease. Return to the oven and continue cooking until meatloaf juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 more hour.

  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

32 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

490 Calories
24g Fat
26g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 490
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 2047mg 89%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 40g 79%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 756mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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