Best Old-Fashioned Meatloaf Ever | Grandma’s Recipe with Secret Ingredient!

You can’t beat Grandma’s cooking — especially when it comes to Grandma Hazel’s Meatloaf! 🧂🍞❤️ This is an old-fashioned, stick-to-your-ribs family recipe that’s been loved for generations. It’s tender, tangy, and packed with flavor — just like Grandma made it.

In this video, I’ll show you how to make our family’s classic meatloaf with a secret ingredient that gives it that unforgettable flavor. We’ll mix it up with 2 pounds of ground beef, 2 eggs, a can of mushrooms, crushed saltines, and just the right amount of ketchup and mustard.

👩‍🍳 In this video, you’ll see:

How to mix and shape the perfect meatloaf

When to add your wet ingredients for the best texture

How to make Grandma’s secret sauce — a blend of ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and (shhh…) one secret ingredient!

A quick tip on making creamy mashed potatoes to serve on the side

And of course, I share a few favorite stories about Grandma Hazel, her horse-and-buggy school days and one of my silly cooking stories from grade school, learning to cook — even if it meant ruining a few shirts peeling potatoes. 😂

This recipe is pure comfort food — cozy, simple, and packed with family love. Perfect for Sunday dinner or any day you want a little taste of home.

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