Best 7 Barefoot Contessa Meatloaf Recipes

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**Indulge in Culinary Delights: A Journey Through the Culinary World of Meatloaf Recipes**

Meatloaf, a timeless classic dish, offers a comforting and hearty meal experience. This article presents a remarkable collection of meatloaf recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Barefoot Contessa Meatloaf, renowned for its moist and flavorful texture, to the innovative Turkey Meatloaf, crafted with lean ground turkey, this culinary journey promises satisfaction for every palate.

For those seeking a traditional meatloaf experience, the Barefoot Contessa Meatloaf stands as a beacon of culinary perfection. This recipe, hailing from the kitchen of renowned chef Ina Garten, blends ground beef, pork, and veal, along with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. The result is a moist and succulent meatloaf that pairs harmoniously with mashed potatoes and a side of roasted vegetables.

For health-conscious individuals, the Turkey Meatloaf provides a leaner alternative without compromising on taste. Ground turkey, a rich source of protein and low in fat, forms the base of this delectable dish. A symphony of flavorful ingredients, including sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese, elevates this meatloaf to a culinary masterpiece.

For those with gluten sensitivities, the Gluten-Free Meatloaf offers a delightful option. This recipe utilizes almond flour and tapioca flour as substitutes for traditional breadcrumbs, ensuring a tender and cohesive meatloaf. A blend of ground beef, pork, and veal provides a hearty base, while a savory combination of herbs and spices guarantees an explosion of flavors.

Vegetarians can rejoice in the inclusion of a tempting Vegetarian Meatloaf. This meatless marvel showcases a combination of lentils, quinoa, and vegetables, bound together by a savory tomato sauce. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that satisfies both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Complementing these exceptional meatloaf recipes is a range of delectable side dishes. From the classic Mashed Potatoes, providing a creamy and velvety accompaniment, to the vibrant Roasted Vegetables, featuring a medley of colorful vegetables, this article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting a complete and satisfying meal.

Embark on this culinary expedition and discover the boundless possibilities of meatloaf recipes. Whether you prefer traditional, lean, gluten-free, or vegetarian options, this article has something for every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create memorable meals that will leave your family and friends craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



Individual Meat Loaves image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meatloaf will be dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 (10 to 11-ounce) portions and shape each portion into a small loaf on a sheet pan. Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on the top of each portion. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees F and the meat loaves are cooked through. Serve hot.

MEAT LOAF



Meat Loaf image

Nothing says classic comfort like Ina Garten's Meatloaf recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meat loaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat loaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meat loaf, will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot.

1770 HOUSE MEATLOAF



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large)
1 1/2 cups small-diced celery (2 stalks)
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread flakes)
Garlic Sauce, recipe follows
3/4 cup good olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent but not browned. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Place the beef, veal, pork, parsley, thyme, chives, eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Put the panko in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until the panko is finely ground.
  • Add the onion mixture and the panko to the meat mixture. With clean hands, gently toss the mixture together, making sure it's combined but not compacted.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan. Pat the meat into a flat rectangle and then press the sides in until it forms a cylinder down the middle of the pan (this will ensure no air pockets). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a thermometer inserted in the middle reads 155 degrees F to 160 degrees F. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve hot with the Garlic Sauce.
  • Combine the oil and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Be careful not to burn the garlic or it will be bitter. Remove the garlic from the oil and set aside. (I save the oil for vinaigrettes.)
  • Combine the chicken stock, butter and cooked garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook at a full boil for 35 to 40 minutes, until slightly thickened. Mash the garlic with a fork, whisk in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and taste for seasonings. Spoon the warm sauce over the meatloaf.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA MEATLOAF RECIPE



Barefoot Contessa Meatloaf Recipe image

This Barefoot Contessa meatloaf recipe is a crowd favorite! Read on for Ina Garten's meatloaf recipe, tips and tricks.

Provided by Matt R.

Categories     Dinners

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large white onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 extra large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325. Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan. Throw onions, thyme, salt and pepper and cook over medium to low heat, stirring occasionally. About 8 to 10 minutes,. Turn off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Permit to cool slightly. Combine chicken stock, ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs in a bowl and and mix lightly with a fork. Do NOT mash or the meat loaf will be dense. Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Spread the catsup evenly on top. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the meat loaf is cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 478 calories, Fat 23 g, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 6 g

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S TURKEY MEATLOAF



Barefoot Contessa's Turkey Meatloaf image

This is an Ina Garten recipe from the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. My husband is fussy about his meatloaf, but really likes the texture and flavor of this.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
5 lbs ground turkey
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
3 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Saute onions in olive oil until translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock and tomato paste and mix well.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg and onion mixture in a large bowl.
  • Mix wll and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan.
  • Spread the ketchup evenly on top.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160F and the meatloaf is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 266.2, Sodium 1181, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 10.6, Protein 62.5

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) INA GARTEN



Individual Meat Loaves (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten image

Copyright 2005, Ina Garten. We made these instead of burgers for one of the "picnic, hamburger & hot dog" cookout holidays. We have a disadvantage here at the home, the resident's will ignore any food they don't recognize. So we tried these and they loved them! Yay! These are even good enough for company!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 lbs 81% lean ground chuck
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (recommended Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended Heinz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. (We cooked ours longer, as we like them caramelized, 10-15 minutes).
  • Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork.
  • DON'T MASH or meatloaf will be dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 6(10-11 oz)portions.(That is what the recipe calls for but we made them about 4-6 oz).
  • Then shape each portion into a small loaf on a baking sheet.
  • Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on top of each portion.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155º-160ºF and the meat loaves are cooked through.
  • Serve hot.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA GARLIC SAUCE FOR MEATLOAF



Barefoot Contessa Garlic Sauce for Meatloaf image

Make and share this Barefoot Contessa Garlic Sauce for Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup spitiko olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
3 tablespoons kerry irish gold unsalted butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Combine the oil and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Be careful not to burn the garlic or it will be bitter.
  • Remove the garlic from the oil and set aside (save the oil for vinaigrettes).
  • Combine the chicken stock, butter and cooked garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil Lower the heat and cook at a full boil for 35-40 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Mash the garlic with a fork, whisk in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and taste for seasonings.
  • Spoon the sauce over a meatloaf (1770s is sautéing 1 large Spanish onion in olive oil with 1-1/2 cup finely diced celery; the meat is 1 lb each of ground beef with ground veal with ground pork; parsley, thyme, chives; 3 beaten eggs with 2/3 cup whole milk and 2-1/2 cups panko).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 116.6, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats: Combining different types of ground meat, such as beef, pork, and veal, can add flavor and texture to your meatloaf.
  • Do not overmix the meat: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Add moisture: To prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry, add some moisture to the mixture. This can be done with eggs, milk, or broth.
  • Season the meatloaf well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to season the meatloaf. This will give it a flavorful crust and a moist, tender interior.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature will help to keep it moist and juicy.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: After the meatloaf is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa Meatloaf recipe is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and flavorful seasonings, this meatloaf is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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