Dinner for 7
Beef Parmesan Meatloaf
$10.01for 490 minServes 7
Beef meatloaf blends with soaked bread, parmesan, eggs, and seasonings before baking under a tangy tomato glaze.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich bread, 0.25$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Ground beef, 2 lb$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 3.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price | |
| Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Canned tomatoes, 4 oz$0.08/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.32Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.51 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastesMustard, mayo, ketchupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$2.50 per serving$10.01 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 lb ground beef mince
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 3 level tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 4 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and lightly oil a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Soak the bread in milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess milk.
- Cook the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Mix the bread, vegetables, beef, parmesan, eggs, parsley, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Press the mixture into the pan and stir the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and onion powder into a glaze.
- Spread the glaze over the loaf and bake for 65 minutes, until the center reaches 160 F.
- Rest the meatloaf for 5 minutes before slicing.
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