**Cuban Meatloaf Surprise: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish**
Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant island of Cuba with our Cuban Meatloaf Surprise, a tantalizing fusion of savory flavors that will delight your taste buds. This innovative dish combines the comforting familiarity of traditional meatloaf with an unexpected burst of Cuban-inspired ingredients, resulting in a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the secrets behind this exceptional dish, exploring its rich history, flavorful components, and the culinary techniques that bring it all together. Along the way, discover a collection of delectable recipes that complement the Cuban Meatloaf Surprise, offering a symphony of flavors to tantalize your palate. From zesty Cuban Mojo Sauce to refreshing Tomato-Cucumber Salad, each recipe adds a vibrant layer to this extraordinary meal. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible charm of Cuban Meatloaf Surprise and its accompanying recipes.
CUBAN MEATLOAF SURPRISE #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Always looking for ways to give traditional dishes a Caribbean twist.
Provided by lou640
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- In a medium sauce pan heat extra virgin olive oil over medium then add red and green peppers and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent and soft add garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute stirring often. Don't allow garlic to burn. Add 4oz of tomato sauce and all the spices up through and including the black pepper and cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from stove and allow to cool. Cut tips of plantain and peel then cut plantain into 4 equal parts. Sprinkle plantain pieces with cinnamon. Place ground beef in a bowl, add tomato sauce mixture, and egg then mix to combine. Divide meat into four equal parts. Pat mixture down to thin patties, place a plantain piece in the middle, sprinkle with cheese and wrap meat around plantain making sure there are no open seams.
- Cut 4, 12 in strips of foil wrap, place each loaf on a sheet. Drizzle each with tomato remaining tomato sauce. Loosely wrap foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 136.2, Sodium 765.4, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 11.4, Protein 28.5
RANCH CUPCAKE MEATLOAF WITH HIDDEN GEMS #RSC
"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry" This recipes makes 9 large Cupcakes studded with corn, stuffed with gooey cheese and topped with a sweet tomato glaze. Hidden in the loaf is veggies the kiddies and fussy husbands wouldn't know are inside. Making these healthy for your family. Great to make ahead, will freeze for those busy days, or pack and bring to work for lunch.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray 2 jumbo 6-cup muffin pans.
- Place carrots, mushrooms, onion and garlic in a food processor and process till very fine.
- In a large pan melt butter add the processed duxelle mixture and cook over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring when needed add the tomato paste and cook 5 more minutes. Toss in thyme and the frozen corn and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl mix the meats, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and 1/2 of the ranch seasoning together add the duxelle with corn to the meat mixture and mix with clean hands.
- Divide the mixture in half and place in 9 of the muffin cups place in one ounce cheese in each half filled muffin. Top with the reminder of meat. Pressing down to smooth top.
- Bake in preheated oven 25 minutes when meat registers 155 degrees.
- Meanwhile mix the glaze ingredients together adding the other half of the seasoning. Set aside.
- Remove from oven. Set oven to broil.
- Brush all the glaze on the muffins.
- Broil till bubbly.
- Enjoy.
MARK'S SURPRISE MEATLOAF
Not your grandma's meatloaf! I asked my husband to make a meatloaf for dinner using my Tex Mex recipe basics. I came home to the best meatloaf I ever tasted! He took my recipe and added extra ingredients to get an incredible flavor. We ate for dinner and had pan-fried meatloaf sandwiches the next day. Awesome!
Provided by CoastalOne
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic together in a large bowl; add bread crumbs, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and mix.
- Stir mustard and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; add to meat mixture and mix. Shape the meat mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread olive oil over the top and sides of the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer meatloaf to a platter and cut into 8 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 729.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
RED PEPPER AND CHEESE STUFFED MEATLOAF #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. A local tavern has a delicious grilled meatloaf on their menu, I added some ingredients that my family prefers and came up with this delicious version of this great comfort food. It's become a family favorite!
Provided by Souxie
Categories Meatloaf
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 meatloaf, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13"X9" baking pan with Reynolds Aluminum Foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray, or use Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Aluminum Foil. Set aside.
- In an 8" non-stick skillet, cook 4 slices of the bacon until just crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and let drain and cool. In same pan with the bacon drippings, saute the red bell pepper, onion and parsley flakes for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, dry soup mix, water, golden mushroom soup, French fried onions and crumbled bacon. Mix well with hands and form into a "football" shape. Place in prepared baking pan. Make a deep well in center of meatloaf, being careful not to break through the bottom. Carefully layer the cheese strips along length of meatloaf. Spoon red pepper/onion mixture over top of cheese. Carefully work meatloaf up and over filling. (It's ok if filling is not covered completely) Use remaining uncooked sliced bacon to "wrap" meatloaf, covering all exposed meatloaf with bacon in a diagonal pattern.
- Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meatloaf and bacon is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
SUPER MEATLOAF SURPRISE
I've been making this recipe for years. My wife and kids just love it. It's even better the next day for sandwiches. It's siple to make and you can modify it to your liking. Super low in carbs also.
Provided by Thierry Schwartz
Categories Pork
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix everything in a large bowl (except the bacon).
- On a piece of wax paper spread out the mixture to form a rectangle about 10" wide. Layer the bacon across the top of the mixture. Starting on one end roll the mixture up like a burrito. Place the rolled up meatloaf seam down in a baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or untill a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees. Drain the fat and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Serve with a fresh salad or smash potatoes and green beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.7, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 169.6, Sodium 680.9, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 32.5
MEATLOAF SURPRISE
I'm usually not big on meatloaf but I do like this one - another special from my Italian sister-in-law. Served with a tossed salad, it makes a perfect weeknight family meal.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Prepare meat mixture: Melt butter in pot over medium heat; saute onion, pepper& garlic until onion is translucent- about 4 minutes.
- Put meat into a large bowl& mash it with a wooden spoon until it becomes a sticky paste.
- Add the fried vegetables, bread crumbs, cayenne, lemon juice, lemon rind& parsley.
- Season with salt& pepper, combine well and set aside.
- Prepare cheese sauce: Melt butter in a pot; stir in flour& cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in milk, stirring constsntly.
- Stir in cream and season with nutmeg, salt& pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken& reduce sauce.
- Lower heat, stir in cheeses and stir until melted.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling, salted water until el dente.
- Drain well& stir into cheese sauce.
- Lightly grease a 2 lb loaf tin.
- Spoon in half the meat mixture& level the surface.
- Cover with the pasta mixture.
- Spoon in the rest of the meat mixture.
- Cover with tin foil and bake in preheated 350F oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
MEATLOAF SURPRISE MEATBALLS
Looking for a distinctive appetizer for your next party? Enjoy these potato nuggets stuffed beef meatballs that are made with Progresso® bread crumbs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line broiler pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the ketchup, the parsley, onion, salt, pepper and egg. Shape meat mixture into 32 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs, placing 1 potato nugget in center of each. Place meatballs in pan.
- Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
- In large serving bowl, mix remaining 2/3 cup ketchup and the brown sugar. Add hot cooked meatballs, tossing to coat completely. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg
Tips:
- To achieve a perfectly cooked and flavorful Cuban meatloaf, it's essential to use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. The pork adds moisture and richness to the meatloaf, while the beef provides a hearty texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bread for the breadcrumb mixture. Cuban bread, French bread, or even sourdough can add unique flavors and textures to the meatloaf.
- Fresh herbs and spices are key to creating an aromatic and flavorful meatloaf. Cilantro, oregano, and cumin are traditional Cuban ingredients that add depth and complexity to the dish.
- To ensure even cooking, firmly pack the meatloaf mixture into the loaf pan. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from falling apart.
- For a crispy and golden-brown crust, brush the meatloaf with a mixture of olive oil and tomato sauce before baking. This will also help keep the meatloaf moist and juicy.
- To prevent the meatloaf from drying out, cover it with aluminum foil during the first half of the baking time. This will create a steamy environment that helps the meatloaf cook evenly and retain its moisture.
- To check if the meatloaf is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the center. The internal temperature should reach at least 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Cuban meatloaf surprise is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of Cuban cuisine with a fun and unexpected surprise filling. By following the tips and techniques outlined in this article, you can create a perfectly cooked and delicious Cuban meatloaf surprise that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal or a unique and flavorful addition to your next party or potluck, Cuban meatloaf surprise is sure to be a hit.
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