Make your own Meatloaf seasoning mix to have on hand for a quick throw-together weeknight meal or as a lovely addition to a gift basket for someone you care about.
You’ll Need:
2 tsp. dried mustard
2 tsp. paprika
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
Combine all the spices and seal in ziploc or vacuum seal bag (or jar), seal & shake to combine. This makes 1 Mix.
To Prepare a Meatloaf, You’ll Need:
1 package Meat Loaf Seasoning Mix
2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey or venison
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 slices bread, finely crumbled or 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs, 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
Combine the Seasoning Mix, lean ground beef or turkey or venison, eggs, milk and bread crumbs in large bowl, Shape into a loaf and place into a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Spread ketchup or BBQ sauce over top of loaf, if desired.
Bake at 375F for about 1 hour or until cooked through.
Optional:
Some folks like Sage in their Meatloaf, you could always add 1/2- 3/4 tsp Ground Sage to the seasoning mix as well.
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Meatloaf Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 2 tsp dried mustard
- 2 tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1 ½ tsp basil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ to ¾ tsp ground sage optional
Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the dried mustard, paprika, salt, thyme, basil, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Stir or shake well to blend completely.
- Transfer to an airtight jar, zip-top bag, or vacuum-seal bag.
- Use 1 full batch to season one meatloaf made with 2 pounds of ground beef, turkey, or venison.
Recipe Size Alteration
💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.
Notes
This recipe makes 1 seasoning mix packet.
For best flavor, store the mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard and use within 1 year.
Optional sage adds a more traditional meatloaf flavor.
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how much do you use for each pound of beef. thanks, leslie
how much do you use for each pound of beef.
the entire packet per 2 lbs of beef.
i tried this recipe over the weekend. it was really good. i already have a jar of seasoning made for the next meatloaf.
we did make one change and that was to double the garlic powder.
I tried the recipe tonight and it was better than the store bought seasoning mix. My mother kind of didn’t like it, no sage in the mix. I just wished there was sage in it.
I love sage.
Can sage be added to the mix. Please let me know.
In response to the comment above, yes you can whatever you like to the mix. I’d start with about 1/2 a teaspoon or so, depending on how strong you like it. That’s the beauty of making your own, you can put whatever you want in it!
My family loved the meatloaf. It was my first time trying this recipe. I had some leftover mashed potatoes which I placed in the middle.
The seasonings are delightful.
Definitely a keeper.