YaYa's Beef & Pork Meatloaf

This Southern-style meatloaf brings together ground beef, pork sausage, chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and a touch of dry mustard for a flavorful and satisfying dish. Sweet milk and cracker crumbs keep it moist, while a ketchup glaze bakes into a caramelized topping. It’s a comforting, hearty main dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a Sunday meal with family.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword meatloaf, beef and sausage, old fashioned meatloaf, Southern meatloaf, hearty dinner, classic comfort food, make ahead

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 30

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 420kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. sausage pork, mild or spicy
1 onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
3 stalks celery chopped
2 eggs
1 cup sweet milk whole milk
1 cup cracker crumbs
1/2 of a 14 oz. bottle ketchup reserve the other half for topping
2 tablespoons dry mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F.
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except the remaining ketchup.
Blend until everything is fully combined but do not overwork the meat.
Press mixture into a loaf pan.
Pour the other 1/2 bottle of ketchup evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for 1½ to 2 hours, or until cooked through and the top is caramelized.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.