When country music powerhouse Miranda Lambert talks about her mom’s famous meatloaf, it’s clear this is no ordinary comfort food. "The Loaf," as it’s affectionately known in the Lambert household, has been a favorite for decades—so beloved that even Miranda’s publicist couldn’t resist reaching out to Southern Living to share it with the world. But the real story behind this recipe is a mix of love, family secrets, and a little culinary magic that took years to perfect.
Bev Lambert, Miranda's mom, has always been the glue that holds the Lambert family together. As Miranda often says, Bev is one of the strongest women in her life, and this meatloaf is a shining example of the comfort and care Bev has passed down through the generations. “My mom’s meatloaf is a thing of legend,” Miranda says.
“It’s what we make for birthdays, holidays, or anytime someone’s coming over to meet the family. You can’t go wrong with it.”
Published first in in 2010, the meatloaf recipe gained a new wave of fans when Miranda included it in her 2023 cookbook, . And while some might turn their noses up at the idea of meatloaf, Miranda promises that once you try her mom’s version, you’ll be a convert. "Anyone who says they hate meatloaf would change their mind once they try Bev's!" she adds.
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