How much hamburger to serve meatloaf for 8 people?

For 8 people, you will need approximately 2 pounds (32 ounces) of hamburger meat to serve meatloaf. This will provide around 4 ounces of meatloaf per person, which is a typical serving size. To make sure you have enough, it's always a good idea to have a little extra on hand, so you may want to purchase closer to 2.25-2.5 pounds (36-40 ounces) of hamburger meat. This will give you enough to make a generous meatloaf and have some leftovers.

Here's a general recipe for meatloaf that serves 8 people:

Ingredients:

- 2 pounds (32 ounces) of hamburger meat

- 1/2 cup bread crumbs

- 1/2 cup milk

- 1 egg

- 1/4 cup ketchup

- 1/4 cup brown sugar

- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

2. In a large bowl, combine the hamburger meat, bread crumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

3. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and well-blended.

4. Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a 9x5 inch (23x13 centimeter) loaf pan.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius).

6. Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

This meatloaf recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people. Remember, the amount of hamburger meat you need will vary depending on the desired serving size and any additions or substitutions you make to the recipe.