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Meatloaf with a Ranch Twist
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
70 minutes
Total Time:
85 minutes
Upgrade your meatloaf with ranch-spiked vegetable juice and garlic powder - a flavor explosion!
Ingredients:
  • 0.5 cup vegetable juice (such as V8®)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 0.5 cup fat-free milk
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer the vegetable juice, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until thickened, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, ranch dressing mix, sage, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually mix in breadcrumbs, ensuring even distribution. Incorporate the egg and milk and continue to mix. Shape the mixture into a loaf and transfer to a loaf pan. Pour half of the sauce over the meatloaf.
  • - Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour until fully cooked. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the center reaches 160°F (70°C). - Slice the meatloaf into 6 equal portions. - Drizzle the leftover sauce over the sliced meatloaf before serving.