Description
This Freezer Meal Meat Loaf recipe is a convenient and hearty dish packed with flavor. Made from lean ground beef and a blend of savory ingredients, it’s perfect for meal prepping and can be frozen for up to six months. Simply shape, freeze, and bake for a warm, comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp chopped fresh sage leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground mustard
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup bread crumbs
- 1 small onion, diced
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, milk, Worcestershire sauce, sage leaves, salt, ground mustard, pepper, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, and diced onion. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape the Loaf: Form the meat mixture into a large loaf shape and place it directly into an ungreased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Ensure the shape is even for consistent cooking.
- Freeze: Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap (saran wrap), then cover again with aluminum foil. Label with the date and store it in the freezer. It can be kept frozen for up to 6 months.
- Bake the Meat Loaf: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the wrapping and bake the loaf uncovered in the oven for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious home-cooked meal!
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Freezing the meatloaf before cooking helps with meal prep and extends shelf life up to 6 months.
- Make sure to thaw the meatloaf in the refrigerator overnight before baking for even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 160°F for food safety.
- Optional: Add a glaze topping like ketchup or barbecue sauce before baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: meatloaf, freezer meal, ground beef, easy dinner, meal prep, comfort food, baked meatloaf
