Best Meatloaf Recipe with Ground Beef and Italian Sausage

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ALDI. All opinions are 100% mine.

Flavorful, tender and juicy… this homemade meatloaf is a true crowd pleaser. Served with a tangy glaze, brown sugar carrots and potatoes. Dinner has never been more comforting.

I’ve been shopping at ALDI with my boys every weekend since they opened up in our lakeside town just north of Charlotte. Not only is their produce top notch, but their store is easy to navigate and stocked full of family-friendly goodies! Need more cooking inspo? Other popular recipes that our kids enjoy include these Avocado Stuffed Mexican Flautas, Crispy Pickle Juice Air Fryer Broccoli Bites, and my Traditional Bruschetta Recipe with Pesto.

MY ALDI HAUL:

WHAT YOU NEED FOR HOMEMADE MEATLOAF:

Grass fed ground beef mixed with perfectly spiced country sausage is the ultimate combo when it comes to making the best meatloaf recipe. Other items you’ll need include:

Minced Onion
Whole Milk Greek Yogurt (or Sour Cream)
Breadcrumbs (or Almond Flour)
Eggs
Garlic Stir-In Paste
Dijon Mustard
Ketchup
Fresh Herbs

INGREDIENTS FOR THE HONEY-MAPLE GLAZE:

I’ll often double the batch of this sweet ‘n spicy sauce and use it with leftover meatloaf sandwiches. It’s totally addicting.

Ketchup
100% Pure Maple Syrup
Honey
Dijon Mustard
Worcestershire
Dash of Hot Sauce (optional)

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST MEATLOAF:

Carefully mince the onion before adding to the meat mixture. Mincing instead of dicing will ensure the onion cooks while the meatloaf bakes.
Mix the meatloaf ingredients by hand, making sure not to over-mix! Over-mixing will result in a dense meatloaf that’s dry.
Line your loaf pan with parchment paper. Makes for an easy removal of the meatloaf after cooking.
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will ensure that the meat doesn’t fall apart.

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT SHOPPING AT ALDI:

The Simply Nature line is my absolute favorite. Not only do they provide organic meats, but they also have pantry stapes such as cereal, milk, butter, honey, coconut oil, fruit bars and so much more! They are constantly adding new products, so it’s exciting to find their latest and greatest items on the shelves each week.

Their Specialty Selected line specializes in indulgent offerings at reasonable prices. Shoppers can expect to find gourmet coffees, hand-selected pastas, premium meats and cheeses. (Ahem, hello lunch-time charcuterie board!).

I highly encourage that you visit a store-location near you. If you find any particular items that you are smitten with, make sure to tag me on Instagram so I can check them out!

MORE SIDE DISHES YOU CAN SERVE WITH MEATLOAF:

Twice Baked Cheesy Potato Casserole

The Ultimate Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Mind-Blowing Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

Supreme Pizza Cornbread Casserole

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Lemon Herb Aioli

Scratch-made Thanksgiving Dressing

Quick & Easy Whole Lemon Brown Butter Pasta

Grandma June’s Fully Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

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Homemade Meatloaf with Ground Beef and Italian Sausage

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

55 mins

Total time

1 hour 5 mins

Flavorful, tender and juicy... this homemade meatloaf is a true crowd pleaser. Served with a tangy glaze, brown sugar carrots and potatoes.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATLOAF:

1 lb. Ground Beef
½ lb. Country Ground Sausage
1 Egg
⅓ cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt (or Sour Cream)
1 tsp. Garlic Stir-In Paste
¾ cup Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs
⅓ cup Minced Onion
1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
2 tbsp. Ketchup

FOR THE HONEY-MAPLE GLAZE:

4 tbsp. Ketchup
2 tbsp. 100% Maple Syrup
1 tbsp. Honey
2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire
Dash of Hot Sauce

GARNISH:

Chopped Italian Parsley, as needed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix all ingredients for the meatloaf in a large bowl and press into the loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes.
Whisk together all of the glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven, carefully drain any access grease and then spread the glaze over the meatloaf. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

NOTES ON THIS CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE:

The best ratio of ground beef for this recipe is 85% lean, 15% fat. Mixing that together with the country sausage will ensure a moist meatloaf.
If you do not have a loaf pan, you can also cook the meatloaf on a baking sheet (like I did on this recipe). Cooking times may vary, depending on the shape and thickness of the loaf.
I love a good shake of hot sauce in the maple glaze, however, it is completely optional. I’m a big fan of heat but if I’m serving this to my mini me’s I’ll often skip it and add a shake to my own after the meatloaf is done cooking.

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