This Heart-Shaped Meatloaf is easy enough for any home cook to tackle and perfect for Valentine’s Day. This recipe is as easy as mixing everything together and baking but the resulting dish is anything but simple in flavor. Loaded with three types of meat, this meatloaf is moist, light in texture, and rich in flavor. But the real secret to this meatloaf moist tenderness is to baste it while it’s cooking.
You don’t need to have a heart-shaped baking pan for this recipe. You can easily shape the meatloaf with your hands. Start by mixing up all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Add the meat mixture to the pan (if you have one) and gently press it down. Next, prepare the glaze and pour about one-third over the top of the meatloaf. Transfer the meatloaf to the oven and bake. As it cooks, baste with the remaining glaze mixture every 15 minutes. Let the meatloaf rest before slicing, and enjoy!
To make the Heart-Shaped Meatloaf, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
In a large bowl, combine ½ pound ground beef chuck, ½ pound ground pork, ½ pound ground veal, 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, ¼ cup whole milk, 1 diced onion, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon thyme leaves, and ½ cup tomato sauce.
Shape the prepared meat mixture into a heart-shaped loaf, and transfer to a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet.
In a small bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining tomato sauce. Add water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, to thin the glaze if needed.
Pour about one-third of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf and spread evenly.
Bake the meatloaf until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour, basting with the remaining glaze every 15 minutes. Once baked, let cool slightly, then transfer to a serving plate.
Slice and serve.
This Heart-Shaped Meatloaf is filling, cozy, and full of flavor. Pair it with mashed potatoes and a glass of wine. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
So deliciously loved!
Superb flavor combination
Superb meatloaf recipe!
I loved making this Heart-Shaped Meatloaf for my cozy Valentine dinner. The meat was so flavorful and moist, I couldn't believe how simple it was to make. A real winner for any special occasion
Made this meatloaf for my BFF night. Super easy and delish!
So deliciously satisfying!
OMG, made this for Valentine’s and my fam loved it! Shaped it by hand, super easy! My kids said it was the best meatloaf ever! Total keeper! ❤️
Y'all, this meatloaf is fire! Made it for family dinner, and they couldn’t get enough. It’s easy, tasty, and super fun to shape. Perfect way to show some love!
Simply delicious!
Delicious! Made this for my husband's birthday. The heart shape added a sweet touch to our dinner table.
Love this recipe!
Fantastic! Made this for Valentine's Day and the kids loved shaping it together. Such a fun family moment!
Absolutely loved it!
Delicious meatloaf! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
