How To Make A German Meatloaf So Tasty And Delicious
If you’re craving comfort food that’s hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying, German meatloaf is the answer. Known for its rich seasoning, juicy texture, and simple ingredients, this dish is a classic family favorite across Germany
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 nonstick loaf pan
Ingredients
- 500 g 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 slices of bread or breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika sweet or smoked
- ½ tsp mustard optional but recommended
- 1 tsp dried parsley or fresh chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
Instructions
- Place the meat into a large mixing bowl
- Measure the spices and put them onto the meat
- Now start mixing the ingredients together with your hands or a mixer with dough hooks; add the food color if you want but it is optional
- Gradually add the water and mix well, you are basically kneading the meat mixture
- It will take around 10 minutes of kneading to achieve the right consistency; the meat mixture should look kind of smooth
- Now preheat the oven to 180 Degrees Celcius/350F
- Grease the loaf pan with oil and fill in the meat mixture 1 tsp oil to grease the loaf pan
- Make sure to pack the meat dough as tightly to prevent any air holes Smooth the surface with a little bit of water
- Bake for one hour in the preheated oven
- To achieve a nice crust I like to put the top grill on for around 5 to 10 minutes
- Enjoy hot or cold with fried potatoes, German potato salad, or cold on a slice of bread
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Notes
You can slice it as thick or thin as you like. It really comes down to personal preference, but for a main dish, I usually go for thicker slices.