**Indulge in the Comforting Goodness of Dad's Meatloaf and Embark on a Culinary Journey with Complementary Recipes**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate comfort food experience as we present Dad's Meatloaf, a classic dish bursting with flavor and nostalgia. This savory masterpiece is crafted with a delectable blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned to perfection with a harmonious symphony of herbs and spices. Nestled within a rich and tangy tomato sauce, the meatloaf emerges as a culinary masterpiece that will transport you back to cherished family dinners. Accompanying this hearty main course are a medley of complementary recipes that elevate the dining experience to new heights. From the classic mashed potatoes and gravy, a creamy and velvety delight, to the refreshing green beans almondine, vibrant with sautéed almonds and a hint of lemon, each recipe adds a unique layer of flavor to the table. And to complete this culinary symphony, a delightful cornbread dressing, bursting with sweet corn and savory herbs, serves as the perfect accompaniment, bringing a touch of Southern charm to the feast. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the essence of comfort food and creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE
This Classic Meatloaf recipe was my dad's claim to fame, at least in our house! It's tender and juicy and has a uniquely delicious flavor. The brown sugar and ketchup glaze just puts this meatloaf over the top!
Provided by Kristin Maxwell
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9"x5" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl using your hands, just until combined. Do not overmix - The less you mess with it, the better it will be!
- Shape into a loaf and place into a loaf pan.
- In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Brush about 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then pour remaining sauce over the meatloaf. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-25 minutes or until meatloaf is completely cooked through. Meat should register between 155 and 160 degrees F.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Sodium 814 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, Calories 467 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
MEAT LOAF
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
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.
DAD'S FAVORITE MEAT LOAF
Every one here has a meat loaf recipe and this one is mine. My Dad requested this often and usually for his birthday dinner. He liked a baked potato with it and in the picture is a twice baked potato. I love green peppers, but not in meat loaf, to me it changes the flavor of the whole meat loaf so much that I don't like it at...
Provided by Jane Whittaker
Categories Beef
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Pteheat oven to 350 degrees, spray a loaf pan with non stick spray.
- 2. Mix everything together well.
- 3. Bake for 1 hour, or until nicely browned.
DAD'S AWESOME MEATLOAF
My Dad made this meatloaf at least once a month and it was always my favorite dish. Even my meatloaf hating husband loves it! Sure to be a hit with both the meatloaf lovers and haters alike!
Provided by CoreyAnn
Categories Meat
Time 2h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix hamburger, bread and juice together until well blended.
- Add eggs, pepper, salt and onion and mix together until well blended.
- Cook in loaf pan for 1 hour at 350°.
- Mix together brown sugar, ketchup and dry mustard.
- Place on top of meatloaf after 1 hour and cook for another 30 minutes.
DAD'S MEATLOAF
This is the meatloaf that I grew up on, and is pretty much the only meatloaf my friends and I will eat. Our family believes that less is more when making meatloaf so there is nothing strange in it that anybody would object to, unless they just do not like beef. The onion powder is for children and people who say that they don't like onions because of the texture. However, if you actually like onions feel free to substitute real onions chopped fine.
Provided by MsLizze
Categories Grains
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 loaves, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all of the ingredients except for the ketchup. It is easiest to just mix it up with your hands.
- Form into two loaves.
- Spread ketchup over the top of each loaf, and wrap each in foil sealing the foil tightly without squishing the meatloaf. Note: Sealing the foil slows the cooking time, which is why it takes so long to cook, but it also keeps the meat from drying out.
- Line a baking pan with foil, and place the foil wrapped loaves in it.
- Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Poke holes in the foil that is wrapped around the meatloaf and let any grease drain out into the pan while baking another 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 318.9, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 25.1
DADS MEAT LOAF RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by tonym
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well. Press mixture into prepared pan. In a small bowl, combine remaining ketchup and brown sugar; brush over meat loaf. Bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until juices run clear. Allow to sit 5 minutes, then slice and serve. Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Dads-Meat-Loaf#hrDfZLEOrcH5yXXS.99
DADS CRISPY MEATLOAF
This is so good!! It was hard to have only one piece when he made it!
Provided by sherry monfils
Categories Meatloafs
Time 3h25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9" x 13" baking pan w/ cooking spray. In lg bowl, combine ground turkey, or beef, italian bread crumbs, 2 eggs, water and ketchup, except reserve 1/3 cup ketchup.
- 2. Add 1/2 tsp salt and pepper and garlic powder. Mix well w/ hands and place on baking sheet. Shape into a lg loaf. Spread reserved ketchup over loaf. Bake for 1 hr. Cool 2 hrs.
- 3. When cool, slice meatloaf into 3/4" slices. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in another shallow bowl and lightly beat. Place panko crumbs in another shallow bowl. Add 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to panko crumbs and mix. Coat each slice of meatloaf in flour, then eggs, then panko crumb mix. Heat oil in lg skillet over med-high heat. Fry meatloaf slices in oil 2 mins on each side. Drain on paper towels.
DAD'S FAVORITE BARBECUE MEAT LOAVES
It may sound old-fashioned, but it warms my heart to serve dishes that make my family and friends happy. This recipe does just that, and then some. -Leta Winters, Johnson City, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine egg, stuffing mix, milk, cheese and 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 4x2-in. loaves in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 15-20 minutes. Spread with remaining barbecue sauce before serving. Freeze option: Individually wrap cooled meat loaves in plastic and foil, then freeze. To use, partially thaw meat loaves in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap loaves; reheat in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until loaves are heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Top each with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
DAD'S CHEESY BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF
This is a recipe my dad has been making for years. Great for the cheese and bacon lover-- it's a huge hit with crowds, even kids! And it's a great comfort food!
Provided by Ashley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine ground beef, eggs and 2 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Mix well, then add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and onion. Set mixture aside. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with bacon, widthwise. Place half of the meat mixture across the top of the bacon. Lay 3 of the 4 pieces of Cheddar cheese across the center of the meat, lengthwise. Cover the cheese with the second half of the meat mixture and mold the meat into a loaf shape. Pull the ends of the bacon up and around the loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup thinly over the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven.
- Cut the final piece of Cheddar cheese into slices and place on top of the meat loaf. Return the meat loaf to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the meat loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 207.1 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 945.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- Use a blend of ground meats: Combining different types of ground meat, such as beef, pork, and veal, adds flavor and texture to the meatloaf.
- Soak the bread crumbs in milk: This helps to moisten the meatloaf and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Add vegetables to the meatloaf: Vegetables such as onions, carrots, and celery add flavor and texture.
- Use a flavorful sauce: A flavorful sauce, such as tomato sauce or barbecue sauce, adds moisture and flavor to the meatloaf.
- Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature helps to prevent it from becoming dry.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Allowing the meatloaf to rest before slicing helps to keep it moist and prevents it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Dad's meatloaf is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that your family and friends will love. Experiment with different ingredients and sauces to create your own unique meatloaf recipe.
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