**Johnson Meatloaf**
A classic comfort food dish, Johnson Meatloaf is a hearty and flavorful combination of ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and a blend of spices. It's typically baked in a loaf pan and served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a rich, savory gravy. This recipe offers two variations: a traditional version using ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, and a tangy version with a glaze made from brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and orange marmalade. Both versions are sure to satisfy your cravings for a delicious and comforting meal.
CHEF JOHN'S MEATBALL-INSPIRED MEATLOAF
The main point of this Italian meatball-inspired meatloaf is to show you what happens when you make meatloaf like your grandparents did. During the Great Depression, this type of dish was a popular strategy for stretching what little meat you had into as filling a meal as possible.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil and butter until onion is golden brown and soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat and cool onion mixture to room temperature.
- Place bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add milk and stir with a fork until combined. Let sit until all of the milk is absorbed into the breadcrumbs, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine ground chuck, cooled onion mixture, parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs, 2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Grab a handful of breadcrumbs and squeeze very gently to remove excess milk. Repeat with remaining breadcrumbs, transfer breadcrumbs to ground chuck mixture, and discard excess milk. Stir ground chuck mixture until evenly combined.
- Turn chuck mixture out into prepared baking dish, and shape meat into a 3x4x10-inch meatloaf. Pour tomato sauce over the loaf and into the bottom of the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1129.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
MEATLOAF IS THE WAY TO MY HEART AS LONG AS IT HAS KICK AND POTATOES ARE AROUND
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the spicy ketchup sauce: Add the ketchup, vinegar and hot chili sauce to a bowl and stir. Reserve 1/2 cup for the meatloaf.
- For the meatloaf: In a large bowl, whisk together the Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, thyme, onions, scallions and reserved spicy ketchup sauce. Crumble half the chuck into the bowl, followed by some bread, then half the turkey pile on some more bread cubes. Repeat with the other half of meat and remaining bread. (So a half pound of crumbled chuck, some bread, then a half pound of ground turkey, some bread and repeat until done. Adding this way will make mixing easier and lighter for a juicier loaf.) Gently mix with 1 hand, bringing the egg mixture from the bottom to the top and around until everything is gently combined. Place into a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan, flatten the top and pour the remaining spicy ketchup sauce over the top evenly. Bake in the oven for 60 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Tilt the loaf pan slowly to 1 corner and discard any excess fat or juices from the pan while holding the loaf inside. Don't worry, the meatloaf will still be juicy! Slice into 1-inch thick portions. Serve warm and if there's anything left, refrigerate it and enjoy a meatloaf sandwich for leftovers the next day.
JOHNSON MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Mix the bread crumbs, and water in separate bowl. Beat the egg in small bowl. Add all ingredients (except ketchup and brown sugar) in large bowl. Mix well (it's better to use your hands to make sure the mixture gets blended well). Once that is blended, add in 1 cup ketchup. Mix well.
- Once you are done mixing, place into 13 X 9 baking dish. You can either keep it in a rectangular shape or make any other shape, but make sure you make a "gulley" down the center. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Cook for 45 minutes. While the meatloaf is cooking take the remaining ketchup and mix with the brown sugar in small bowl.
- Take off the aluminum foil, drain some water from the center (gulley) of the meatloaf. Add your mixture of ketchup and brown sugar to the top of the meatloaf. Leave off aluminum foil and cook another 30 minutes. Once done cooking, let the meatloaf sit for 15 minutes before you serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified in the recipe before starting to make the meatloaf.
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a more flavorful meatloaf.
- Add some vegetables to the meatloaf, such as chopped onions, carrots, or celery, to add moisture and flavor.
- Use bread crumbs or crackers to help bind the meatloaf together.
- Moisten the bread crumbs or crackers with milk or water before adding them to the meatloaf.
- Season the meatloaf with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf for the amount of time specified in the recipe.
- Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Johnson Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a dish that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Johnson Meatloaf is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try and enjoy!
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