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Vintage Heinz 57 Meatloaf Recipe

Published: Aug 16, 2023 · Updated: Jun 2, 2024 by Marye

Remember the classic taste of Mom's Heinz 57 Meatloaf recipe? It's a vintage favorite with a tangy twist. Perfect for a hearty family meal!
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
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This vintage recipe always comes out tangy and delicious!

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  • ❤️Heinz 57 meatloaf summary
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 How to store leftovers
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️Heinz 57 meatloaf summary

  • Vintage recipe tastes like homestyle comfort food
  • A family favorite—even picky eaters love Heinz 57 sauce
  • The homemade version is much better than frozen and takes just 5 minutes of prep

This Heinz 57 meatloaf recipe is tender and juicy, but the real selling point is the secret blend of spices in the sauce.

It adds mouthwatering flavor to a classic meatloaf—a satisfying meal you’ll want on your weekly meal plan.

Try it with these French onion roasted potatoes on the side. SO yummy!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Labeled ingredients for this meatloaf recipe.

📖 Variations

  • If you have other ground meat to use up, mix them in with the beef. Ground pork, ground turkey, ground venison, and ground chicken all work well.
  • Feel free to sprinkle the top of the meatloaf with cheddar cheese during the last ten minutes of baking time. Or, mix it into the meat mixture!
  • Toss in some extra veggies if you prefer more texture. Some people like to use mushrooms, spinach, or diced red or green bell pepper.
  • Throw some crispy bacon bits into the meat mixture for more flavor, or lay some bacon strips across the top before baking.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Step by step images showing how to make meatloaf.
  1. Combine ground beef, onion, eggs, salt, and steak sauce.
  2. Add the milk and breadcrumbs. Use a light hand to mix it all together.
  3. Place mixture in a greased loaf pan and brush with more sauce.
  4. Bake and pour off grease. Top with remaining sauce and bake for ten more minutes. Meatloaf internal temperature should be 165F.

🥫 How to store leftovers

Heinz 57 meatloaf is easy to store and tastes great the next day. We like to use the leftovers to make special meatloaf sandwiches on fluffy white bread for lunch.

Simply cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil. You can also transfer leftovers to a separate storage container.

Keep the meatloaf refrigerated for three to four days. You can also store it in the freezer for up to three months.

Thaw frozen meatloaf in the fridge for a day or two. Then, heat individual pieces in the microwave until hot.

Finished meatloaf on a serving platter.

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: Don’t pack the meatloaf too tightly, or overwork it—the meatloaf will be tough. Just combine until everything’s mixed together and gently form it into the pan.

  • Dry bread crumbs aren’t just used as filler. They absorb the fat (and flavor!) from the meat as it cooks, keeping your meatloaf juicy and delicious. Don’t skip ‘em!
  • If your meatloaf tends to fall apart, be sure to follow the recipe closely. Using the right amount of milk, breadcrumbs, and large eggs helps bind the meatloaf together.
  • Let it rest! Don’t cut into the meatloaf straight out of the oven. Give it ten minutes or so before digging in.
  • Heinz 57 meatloaf is a great recipe to prep in advance. Form the meatloaf in an aluminum foil tray and freeze it, uncooked. You can also give the meatloaf away to new moms or friends who aren’t feeling well as an easy freezer meal.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

What is Heinz 57 sauce?

Used as our meatloaf sauce, Heinz 57 is a dipping sauce for steak and other kinds of beef. It’s an orangey sauce that tastes similar to a blend of ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

Can I use something besides Heinz 57 sauce?

You can, but it won’t be Heinz 57 meatloaf, in that case! Make your own meatloaf sauce recipe with ketchup or tomato sauce and some brown sugar. Most people also like a touch of mustard or vinegar to cut through the richness. Taste test it and adjust the flavors to your liking.

Can I prep the meatloaf ahead of time and bake it later?

Sure thing! However, raw ground beef only lasts for a few days in the fridge. You can assemble the meatloaf, cover it, and refrigerate for up to one day.

What type of milk is best for meatloaf?

Milk helps hydrate the dry bread crumbs but also adds a little extra moisture. I recommend using higher-fat milk, such as whole milk. 2% or 1% will work just fine, too.

Meatloaf slices on a white plate.

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🍽️ Serve with...

I like to keep this meal classic! Serve meatloaf with mashed potatoes, maple roasted baby carrots, warm dinner rolls with lots of melty butter, and apple pie.

It's a real all-American meal!

📞 The last word

There are hundreds of different meatloaf recipes and honestly I like them all! This Heinz 57 meatloaf recipe is perfect when you're looking for retro comfort food.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

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Heinz 57 Meatloaf

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Remember the classic taste of Mom's Heinz 57 Meatloaf recipe? It's a vintage favorite with a tangy twist. Perfect for a hearty family meal!
Course Main Dish - Ground Beef
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
standing time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:175
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef, I prefer lean but you can use any type.
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • ½ cup bread crumbs, I used Panko
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ½ cup Heinz 57 Sauce, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix the milk into the breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine the ground beef, beaten egg, onion, ¼ cup of Heinz 57 sauce, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Mix with your hands until ingredients are well mixed but don't "pack" them together.
  • Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
  • Brush the top with some of the remaining Heinz 57 Sauce
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until an insta-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160F.
  • Carefully pour off any excess grease.
  • Top with the remaining Heinz 57 Sauce.
  • Return the Meatloaf to the oven for about 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.

Notes

Storage:
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap. Be careful of foil because the acids in the sauce can react badly with it. You can also transfer leftovers to a separate storage container.
Keep the meatloaf refrigerated for three to four days. You can also store it in the freezer for up to three months.
Thaw frozen meatloaf in the fridge for a day or two. Then, heat individual pieces in the microwave until hot.
Tips:
      • Don’t pack the meatloaf too tightly, or overwork it—the meatloaf will be tough. Just combine until everything’s mixed together and gently form it into the pan.
      • Dry bread crumbs aren’t just used as filler. They absorb the fat (and flavor!) from the meat as it cooks, keeping your meatloaf juicy and delicious. Don’t skip ‘em!
      • If your meatloaf tends to fall apart, be sure to follow the recipe closely. Using the right amount of milk, breadcrumbs, and large eggs helps bind the meatloaf together.
      • Let it rest! Don’t cut into the meatloaf straight out of the oven. Give it ten minutes or so before digging in.
      • Heinz 57 meatloaf is a great recipe to prep in advance. Form the meatloaf in an aluminum foil tray and freeze it, uncooked. You can also give the meatloaf away to new moms or friends who aren’t feeling well as an easy freezer meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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