Make Better Homemade Meatloaf With These Tips | You Can Cook That | Allrecipes

Meatloaf is an easy weeknight meal that can be customized in many different ways. But to make better and more delicious meatloaf you need to follow Nicole's tips. From choosing the right kind of meat to reduce shrinkage and improve texture, to picking the right additional ingredients and making the best meatloaf ketchup topping, Nicole has everything you need to know to make better meatloaf.
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00:00 Introduction
00:05 Chop & Mix Vegetables
01:22 Combine other ingredients
01:50 Mix in ground meat
02:28 Prepare pans
02:49 Form mixture into pan
03:34 Ketchup topping
04:32 Final result
05:12 Taste test
05:33 How to use the leftovers
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I absolutely love Nicole, she's amazing

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I love her too I think it's her voice

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I love her attitude. She's a spicy like her recipes.

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Me too 😘

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She is mine and my daughter’s favorite!!!🙏❤️

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​@@peggypeters6676She's got that smokey southern voice and sounds a lot like Angie Harmon.

[@perf5th]

I tried this recipe tonight and my goodness that meatloaf was full of flavor!! My wife who usually make the meatloaf was impressed!! This is a keeper!!!

[@lynnnelson6689]

Now you are a keeper.

[@nicolenicole3832]

Nicole is the best at sharing real food recipe’s that many can make and family friendly. Love the added story tid bits sprinkled through the recipe.

[@barbaracunningham3968]

I chopped some of the leftover into chunks and add to spaghetti sauce instead of meatballs. Amazing.

[@mary-jeanslaughter8]

My parents are disabled so I make freezer meals for them. Meat loaf is Daddy's fav!!!!😀 He always has me make him a special loaf just so he can have meatloaf sandwiches!!!!!

[@rachelr3230]

Sweet daughter!

[@katydudeus9278]

Love her! I use homemade Mac and Cheese with stewed tomatoes as a side for our meatloaf. Everyone loves it and there is usually just a small amount left.

[@pegd8941]

Nothing beats a cold meatloaf sandwich for breakfast the next day, thank you for sharing

[@allrecipes]

You got that right!

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That's my husband !! 🤣

[@sheryl7837]

I really enjoy Nicole’s recipes and watching her prepare them. Good solid how to tips, too. Gotta say that the last frame was pretty funny when a spot of ketchup landed on her white tee shirt. Good color choice! 🤣

[@elainegoldman4222]

I just discovered Nicole on youtube last night - I am hooked!

[@debrabeier588]

My family always had meatloaf on Friday so we could have cold meatloaf sandwiches for lunch on Saturday. My husband was appalled that we did not pan fry our meatloaf and serve hot sandwiches. He said my mother didn't love us 😂. I'm 70 and I still eat it cold the next day.

[@bender7565]

The 1st time I ever saw anything concerning the beloved meatloaf sandwich. I have meatloaf cooking now, I will try your version Sunday, it isn't close to best but it does look tasty. When there was leftover meatloaf mom made a sandwich of toast, Miracle Whip, mustard and her meatloaf for breakfast before school. A fav of mine 60 yrs ago and it triggers wonderful memories but for a simple sandwich it is pretty darn good

[@JackieOgle]

I use only ketchup on the top. Alot!! I also use ketchup in it. Celery, onions, carrots sometimes but usually celery and onions..Garlic too. I 've NEVER used oats either. Just not sure why. I use seasoned bread crumbs too but my favorite is a sleeve of crushed saltines. Sub milk for some half n half. This recipe looks amazing. I love to eat meatloaf cold as leftovers! Don't heat it, no sandwich just cold on a plate! Sometimes I make 5 lbs of meatloaf and everyone loves it so much, we have sometimes don't have much left! It's crazy! Same with mashed potatoes! Lol... Love this channel!! The best ideas, recipes and twists on dishes. Absolutely love it! That's cooking to me. Switch it up. Use different things. Try new ways. Get new ideas. You are an amazing cook. Again, so happy to have found your channel. Watched the sheet pan video! Genius! I love ONE pan, ONE skillet, pot meals.. 😊

[@alenemarie]

I’m sorry, but my daughter says I make the best meatloaf in the world, lol! This looks delicious! FYI- As a single mom trying to get dinner together quickly, I found that making mini-meatloaf in a cupcake pan worked well. It cuts the baking time down by about half, which is great when everyone is starving. ❤

[@catherinecook9260]

Love, love Nicole easy going, sensible words of wisdom! Recipes are bonus👍🏻

[@suzanne4504]

Yummy....thank you Nicole.

[@roxannehawes555]

I grew up using crushed saltines, but have used oats, corn flakes, & now use the seasoned crumbs. I also make tomato gravy. It's always smooth! Just make gravy as always but add ketchup. Really good.

[@pamyacuzzo6614]

Love the leftover sandwich even better! Yum! Love you Nicole!

[@thomasgee1798]

Brilliant recipe, i never saw a meatloaf slice so easily, love it, thanks.

[@EMCain-rz6kv]

That was my thought too...mine usually falls apart😂

[@dudleysmith5111]

Glad I’m not the only one that wears my food on my shirt! 🤪

[@JackieDannenberg]

I’ll thank you now. Great recipe tips !

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I love your videos. You make cooking look so easy 😁👍👍

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Glad you like them!

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I thought the same thing. I love her style and the way she explains recipes ❤️❤️🍽️

[@octobermourn]

Lol I just love watching her she always has good recipes and she so funny🥰

[@tuyarad7184]

Thank you for delicious recipes

[@natalijaparadiso7566]

Great recipe love,love meatloaf thank you for sharing ❤👌 definitely will make this one

[@bathens4971]

My mom used a supermarket-made package of 1/3 each: ground beef, pork, and veal. I can never find something like that where I live, so I just use 1/3 pork and 2/3 beef, and pretty much everything else you do. I'll take meatloaf any day over steak!

[@maryw6835]

Looks yummy, thank you!! :)

[@DariaAmato-wz2xg]

Well we never had meatloaf baked with ketchup. There was always brown gravey made from the pan drippings. So yes to the mashed potatoes with gravey. Leftover hot open faced meatloaf sandwiches with the gravey all over. Or cold meatloaf sandwiches for lunch. Yum!

[@laurieg2436]

I love meatloaf!!!! I love a meatloaf sandwich with Mayo and BBQ sauce salt and pepper!!!

[@cherylb10]

Just love you. The meatloaf looks so good

[@tessiethompson7303]

Going to try it. Yummy.

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Amazing!!!!! You rock !!

[@denicesanders4586]

I use Stove Top Stuffing, usually turkey... more seasoning, for my binder in meat loaf.

[@rachelr3230]

I'm doing this I cannottt possibly mess this up,lol!😋tfs such a wonderful easy delicious looking recipe!😋

[@janelacher9234]

Now I am really really hungry for meatloaf!!

[@carlavaladez2781]

I love all your tips and info. Have helped my cooking so much more Better meatloaf on the way !

[@candiswest9029]

Can’t wait to try

[@camiec7383]

Looks delicious 😋

[@joanwalford1959]

Mmmmmmm. Mouthwatering.

[@thomasstone7207]

Nicole is not only a damn good cook but also ... Human. Will try this next time but I usually wrap mine in bacon 🥓

[@rachelr3230]

Bacon u say! 🤔

[@tomsparks6099]

Mushrooms is a must in mine. I like the vinegar addition to ketchup topping. Sweet and sour.

[@tammysims8716]

Looks yummy! Can't wait to make it for my family. Thanks!

[@allrecipes]

Hope they enjoy! Let us know how it goes! 😊

[@barbaracole4314]

Looks really good, gotta try it. I've always used oats too and baked potatoes, they take the same time to bake

[@cynthiaelesevandyke-melcho1864]

Thanks 😊👍

[@laurieg2436]

One of my favorite foods!!

[@kimmielovesparis1]

Love these videos…and the ending - I do it every time. Especially when wearing white.

[@phoenix0477]

I'm going to be making this ASAP. Great video, great personality. love from Zaragoza.

[@markmcdowell231]

I ate meatloaf as a kid and still love it to day , looks like a very great recipe .

[@davidnixon5832]

spot on nicole...loaf pan always...AND sammiches until it's all gone...no freezing leftovers for this boy...

[@wagonwheeldc]

I am making meatloaf next week just for the leftovers . Saw you on FB and went to you tube because I always try new meatloaf receipts. Happy 22 to you and family

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Wow…the CAMERA LOVES YOU! You’re the best. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe for sure. I’ve tried your instant Pot lasagna soup, DELICIOUS. Loved Loved Loved it!!!!!

[@kellyfrear2282]

Looks delicious! Too hot to make in the summer but saving for winter.

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[@mariagauvin5491]

Love you Nicole! FYI I grate 1 carrot into mine and chop up mushrooms and sometimes add mushrooms soup as the binder. Honey your sandwich had me salivating! Having meatloaf for dinner and your your yummy sandwich for lunch tomorrow!

[@toniastudstill595]

My my that is a great looking sammich!

[@aGirLnTX]

WHAT???? A Nicole video without a "perfect bite"??? I'm pretty sure you had at least two! Thanks for the tips. I'm definitely going to be trying them!

[@pennypedersen6205]

LOVE THAT SANDWICH 🥪 😋 😍!!!

[@jamesbaker7780]

That plate makes my heart happy also. I always make around a 4 pound loaf just so there are left overs. Meatloaf sandwich? Yes please Thank you.

[@perryleeds8260]

Love you ! I hate shrinkage too..

[@gwenb4531]

My heart is happy that the yellow/orange pieces are peppers and not carrots!! I will try that recipe.

[@marthapetru2318]

You are so funny. I love the recipes you feature. Thank you so much 😊

[@catherinecook9260]

I love leftover meatloaf, grill slice w butter n garlic in pain n place on Texas toast! Yum

[@peggyw172]

My mom put chili sauce on top of meatloaf or covered the top with bacon slices!

[@ellenhamilton2787]

Baked potato and sour cream is great too.

[@kathleendwyer117]

Best meatloaf I ever made!

[@HLT646]

I like leftover meatloaf sandwich on white bread with mayonnaise and ketchup.

[@allrecipes]

So good!

[@earlinejackson8151]

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green peas! ETA, leftover meatloaf sandwiches, cold, with Miracle Whip, on hearty grains and seeds bread, yum!

[@prairiepalmetto9378]

When my son was little I cubed the leftovers and gently heated then in pasta sauce. Add sketti and BOOM! Little boy heaven.

[@Cutie-loves-cupcake]

Yum yum yum? I love meatloaf and mashed potatoes myself it's truly comfortable food

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[@angeline3194]

I have got to try this recipe. I have never tried meatloaf (I'm from Scotland) but keep seeing recipes pop up here and there. So I am going to try this on my family. Wonder if it will be 👍 or👎 from them......? 😆😂 thank you for the recipe.....wish me luck 😉 xx

[@milome305]

Meatloaf is my favor. I will try your way. Yum!!!! I Love the ketchup sauce. I can't way to try it . I think that's the icing on the meatloaf in this case.

[@sharinnadmello816]

Thanks for sharing your recipe. Please send the list of ingredients and quantity in the description box as well. Thanks.

[@Melanie-ix4nq]

I wish I didn't have a tomato allergy at my age, I thought I would have outgrown that by now. I would make all of Nicole's recipes. They look amazing!

[@goldie4245]

Love your attitude! I am trying this now. I had meat loaf mix. Since it is pork, beef and veal should I cook it longer? Loving your channel!

[@HowToCuisine]

Looks so soft and delicious! 🥰

[@jackvizzard7203]

Great recipe. Nicolle ….

[@robinabner3118]

Use leftover meatloaf in marinera sauce. Delish!

[@catherineharris27]

Silly Nicole!! We absolutely love you girl along with that sauce on your white top! Use one of your hacks to clean it 😆!! I'll definitely try this recipe.

[@donnamullins2089]

Love meat loaf. I use V-8 juice for the liquid. Makes it so tender and juicy. Meatloaf sandwiches with mayo for me. Delicious.

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Que rico pastel de carne y en bocadillo mucho mejor.

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Yummm!

[@tinalulumack378]

Im.on a low carb diet so I substitute bread crumb with crushed BBQ Pork Rinds lol it is pretty good!!

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You always make me laugh during your videos. You are so real....lolololol

[@BORIEGARD]

How did you get the meatloaf out of the pan, with out messing up the topping? Great video by the way.

[@pappinegro]

Made me Sooo happy when you ate the meatloaf With the mashed potatoes...🙄🤷🏽‍♂️ & Any leftovers gotta be put in a sandwich!😀 So Good!!😋

[@jmason61]

at 2:00 - great!

[@teresaguzman6027]

Love your meatloaf, your a great cook!!!!

[@annzamora6943]

I use 2 Slices of bread & I soaks it on milk. The I make 3 oversized patties. It makes it thinner so it Cooks faster & it makes it so tasty. I cook it on a sheet pan with parchment paper. They it it's amazing.

[@catlady3396]

I love your show. Are you a culinary graduate??? Your so professional in your cooking.

[@vinceb9310]

Perfect Nicole, but you didn't show us how you got it out of the pan :-)

[@southbug27]

I could’ve told you a white tshirt doesn’t mix with any food with tomato. As a complete klutz, I speak from experience. Love your addition to the ketchup topping. It does need the ketchup, but just ketchup or ketchup with honey is not quite right or too sweet; I’m definitely taking that & some other tips here & mixing them in my Mom’s meatloaf recipe. Great job.

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Oh My got 😋😋😋😋😋

[@ewalker1057]

Sautee veggies in olive oil first and let it cool. Like the idea of mixing everything before adding the meat. I sometimes over mix.

[@suzzettebridges4931]

Meatloaf mash potatoes and green beans is the only way to go!

[@dannamorgan8698]

Yes meatloaf sandwich is the best

[@cedricbrachet9019]

OMG, that's too good ! I've replace bell pepper by carrot because I can't bear them.

[@deniseheafey1038]

Looks delicous Nicole👌just like the easy way I make it as well, I add chopped fresh mushrooms😋

[@findingkelly]

Love your Southern accent.

[@vickiefinney6073]

I love meatloaf

[@Godschild52909]

Well. I'm Not a ketchup fan and never understood the need for sweet with savory...I know, I know. So...nikole I think I'm going to make your recipe, cutting the ketchup with balsamic and w sauce may be a win over for me 😉☺️