How Long to Cook 3 Lb Meatloaf

Introduction

Meatloaf is a great comfort food that can be made quickly.

The longer you cook it, the more tender it will become.

In this post we’ll show you how to make 3 lb meatloaf and tell you how long to cook it so you can enjoy its delicious taste!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Make sure you have a preheated oven before putting your meatloaf in; otherwise, it will take longer than necessary to cook. If you put it in a cold oven and then turn on the heat, all of that heat has to go through the door before it can reach your meatloaf–and that takes time.

In a large bowl, mix together beef, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and egg.

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  • In a large bowl, mix together beef, onion and salt.
  • Add pepper to taste and garlic powder if desired.
  • Use a wooden spoon to mix ingredients well.

Add in bread crumbs and ketchup. Mix well until combined.

Add the bread crumbs and ketchup. Mix well until combined, then add more or less ketchup depending on your taste.

Pour mixture into a loaf pan or casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Pour mixture into a loaf pan or casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on meat thermometer.

Now it’s time to cook your meatloaf. Bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on meat thermometer, or until no longer pink inside (if you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can use a knife to check the temperature).

Meatloaf is a great comfort food that can be made quickly

Meatloaf is a great comfort food that can be made quickly. It’s easy to make, and it’s perfect for dinner or lunch.

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Mix together all of your ingredients in a large bowl until well combined (you don’t want any dry spots)
  • Line loaf pan with aluminum foil and spray lightly with nonstick spray; pour mixture into pan and smooth out evenly with back of spoon or spatula

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our meatloaf recipe! It’s a great comfort food and it’s easy to make. If you want to make it even better, we suggest topping your meatloaf with some homemade glaze or ketchup.

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