Hunt's Meatloaf Recipe With Rich Tomato Sauce
Hunt's Meatloaf Recipe made with tomato sauce, beef, and simple steps for a comforting family dinner that never fails.
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients
- No-stick Cooking Spray
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce
- ½ cup Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes drained
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Tomato Sauce Mixture (Topping)
- ½ cup Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Prep The Pan
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a baking pan lightly with cooking spray. I line mine with aluminum foil first, then spray again. Cleanup stays easy this way.
Step 2: Mix The Meat
- Place the beef in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs, eggs, Hunt’s Tomato Sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, salt, and pepper. Use clean hands and mix gently until combined. Pressing too hard makes dense meatloaf, so keep it light.
Step 3: Shape The Loaf
- Transfer the meat mixture to the baking pan. Shape it into a neat loaf shape. I leave a little space around the edges so heat moves evenly.
Step 4: Make The Topping
- Stir Hunt’s Tomato Sauce with brown sugar in a small bowl. Spread this tomato sauce mixture evenly over the meatloaf. This layer bakes into a glossy top with balanced flavor.
Step 5: Bake
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 55–60 minutes. The meatloaf should feel firm and cooked through. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This step keeps slices neat.