David Cate on October 1, 2023

I have made this meatloaf dozens of times, it is a staple in our home. I sure hope it makes its way to your dinner table as well! Enjoy!

Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
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Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

Recipe by Alexandria NunleyCourse: MainDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

I have made this meatloaf dozens of times, it is a staple in our home. I sure hope it makes its way to your dinner table as well! Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Holston Beef Co. Ground Beef

  • 1 lb Holston Beef Co. Ground Pork Sausage

  • 3/4 cup oats

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 egg

  • Seasoning of your choice (I use Salt, pepper & my steak seasoning)

  • 3 tbsp Ketchup

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup Barbecue Sauce

  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tbsp Mustard (Yellow or Dijon)

Directions

  • Begin by letting your beef and sausage warm to almost room temperature, I find it mixes easier this way. 
  • Combine meat, oats, bread crumbs, egg and seasoning in a large bowl. You want all the ingredients distributed evenly, but try not to over mix!
  • Press meat mixture by hand into a casserole dish or 2 loaf pans.
  • Mix Ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, worcestershire sauce and mustard together and spread on top of meat mixture.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for about an hour or until meat temperature is 160 degrees. 

David Cate on September 18, 2023

You need this lasagna recipe in your collection! It is perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, or even to make and give as a gift. It is a little more time consuming with a few more ingredients than a more basic recipe, but it is so worth it. Trust the process! 

The Ultimate Lasagna Recipe
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The Ultimate Lasagna Recipe

Recipe by Alexandria NunleyCourse: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Holston Beef Co. Ground Beef

  • 1 lb Holston Beef Co. Ground Sausage or Ground Italian Sausage

  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots

  • 1 cup finely chopped celery 

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 cup red wine

  • 3.5-4 cups Beef Stock

  • 1 28 oz can peeled whole tomatoes

  • 3 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1/2 tbsp Granulated Sugar

  • Salt & Pepper to taste

  • Homemade Lasagna Noodles or Oven Ready Flat Lasagna Noodles (Barilla)

  • 2 packages of Fresh sliced mozzarella cheese. 

  • White Sauce

  • 5 tbsp Butter

  • 5 tbsp All Purpose Flour

  • 4 cups Whole Milk

  • 1/2 tbsp Nutmeg

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 

  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

  • In a large skillet or Dutch Oven, sauté carrots, celery and onions in olive oil for about 8 minutes, add garlic and cook until all vegetables are soft and translucent.
  • Add tomato paste and mix together. 
  • Add 1 cup of red wine and cook until the mixture has reduced by half, somewhere between 5-10 minutes. The picture below shows what the mixture should look like after it has reduced. 
  • Add 1 can of peeled tomatoes and mash with a mixing spoon to break up the tomatoes.
  • Add sugar and mix. 
  • Add 2 cups of Beef Stock and bring to heavy simmer. 
  • Cook beef & sausage in a separate skillet, drain grease and add meat to the red sauce.
  • Let simmer uncovered for around 1 hr and add the rest of the beef stock to the sauce. Continue to simmer for 1-1.5 hrs. 
  • Making Your White Sauce
  • Once your meat sauce has simmered for 2.5-3 hrs, make your white sauce. Melt butter in a large skillet until bubbling. 
  • Add in flour 1 tbsp at a time, making sure to whisk constantly to get a smooth mixture. 
  •  Let cook for about 1 minute, it will begin to thicken.
  • Turn your heat down to Medium Low. Add the milk 1 cup at a time, whisking constantly. 
  • Add nutmeg and parmesan and stir to melt cheese.
  • Season with salt & pepper to your liking. 
  • Let cook on Low heat for a few minutes, whisking occasionally until it has thickened to the point where it will coat a wooden spoon. 
  • Remove from heat. 
  • Lasagna Noodles
  • This step is totally optional - if you can make fresh lasagna noodles they are always delicious. However, I personally use the Oven Ready flat lasagna noodles for this recipe, they are a huge time saver and turn out well every time. They require no prep and are ready to use right out of the box. I like these because the absorb the liquid that cooks out of the sauce as it bakes in the oven better than a boiled noodle. 
  • Assembling Your Lasagna
  • Coat the bottom of your casserole dish with a thin layer of meat sauce.
  • Add a layer of your noodles on top of sauce (3-4 noodle sheets.)
  • Add a thicker layer of meat sauce, then ladle the white sauce on top.
  • Spread around 9 slices of mozzarella on top of sauce mixture. 
  • Repeat these steps until you have reached the top of your casserole dish.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hr and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 15-25 minutes. 
  • Let sit for around 20-25 minutes after removing from oven, this will help to reabsorb some of the liquid that cooks out of the sauce and thicken the lasagna. 
  • Serve with garlic bread and Enjoy!