{"id":9310,"date":"2024-09-28T00:51:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T00:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meatloaf.pro\/?p=9271"},"modified":"2025-10-08T20:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:00:15","slug":"german-meatloaf-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocook.recipes\/german-meatloaf-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"German Meatloaf Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>German meatloaf, or&nbsp;<em>hackbraten<\/em>, as it is known in German, has a history that dates back generations. This dish is rooted in rustic cooking traditions, but has evolved over time to become a cherished comfort food.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Hackbraten<\/em>&nbsp;combines everyday ingredients with a dash of creativity to create a satisfying and flavorful meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>German meatloaf is a blend of ground meats, often a combination of beef and pork, enriched with fresh breadcrumbs, finely chopped onions, and a medley of traditional seasonings. This mixture is carefully seasoned, shaped into a loaf, and then baked to perfection. The result is a savory dish that boasts a crispy outer layer and a moist, tender interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>German Meatloaf Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a simple and authentic recipe for a delicious German meatloaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>German Meatloaf Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-style-ingredients\">\n<li>1 lb. ground beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 lb. ground pork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup fresh breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp. salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp. black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp. ground nutmeg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp. dried thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp. butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list list-style-steps\">\n<li>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a bowl, combine the ground beef and pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, and milk. Mix well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the salt, black pepper, nutmeg, thyme, and chopped parsley. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dot the top of the meatloaf with butter for a golden finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake for about 1 hour or until the meatloaf is cooked through and has a crisp exterior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow the meatloaf to rest for a few minutes before slicing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>German &#8230; <a title=\"German Meatloaf Recipe\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocook.recipes\/german-meatloaf-recipe\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about German Meatloaf Recipe\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12278,12277],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-meatloaf-guides","category-meatloaf-recipes","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Try This Delicious German Meatloaf Recipe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Create a taste of Germany at home with our flavorful and easy-to-follow German Meatloaf recipe. 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