**Meatloaf Ala Sautéed Onions: A Comforting Classic with a Twist**
Meatloaf is an American comfort food staple, enjoyed by families for generations. This classic dish is typically made with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, baked in a loaf pan until cooked through. In this special recipe, we elevate the traditional meatloaf by incorporating sautéed onions, adding a layer of savory sweetness and caramelized flavor. The result is a moist and flavorful meatloaf that's sure to be a hit at your next family gathering.
This article includes three variations of this classic dish:
1. **Classic Meatloaf Ala Sautéed Onions**: This recipe follows the traditional meatloaf method, using sautéed onions to enhance the flavor of the beef. The result is a comforting and nostalgic dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
2. **Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Ala Sautéed Onions**: Take your meatloaf to the next level by wrapping it in bacon. The bacon adds a crispy, smoky flavor to the meatloaf, while the sautéed onions provide a sweet and savory balance. This recipe is sure to impress your guests at your next dinner party.
3. **Turkey Meatloaf Ala Sautéed Onions**: Looking for a healthier alternative to beef meatloaf? Try this turkey meatloaf variation. Ground turkey is a leaner protein, but it still packs a flavorful punch when combined with sautéed onions and seasonings. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a lighter, yet satisfying meal.
Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients, ensuring that even beginner cooks can create this delicious dish. Whether you prefer the classic meatloaf, the bacon-wrapped indulgence, or the healthier turkey variation, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that suits your taste and dietary preferences. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to experience the tantalizing aroma and irresistible flavor of Meatloaf Ala Sautéed Onions.
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
The secrets to this meatloaf are fresh, very finely diced vegetables that give it moisture and flavor--and a light touch in mixing together the ingredients. This hearty meatloaf is the perfect meal for cool fall and winter evenings, served with mashed potatoes and simple mushroom gravy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the carrot, celery, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a puree. Place the minced vegetables into a large mixing bowl, and mix in ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate vegetables and egg into the meat. Pour in bread crumbs. With your hand, gently mix in the crumbs with your fingertips just until combined, about 1 minute.
- Form the meatloaf into a ball. Pour olive oil into a baking dish and place the ball of meat into the dish. Shape the ball into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across.
- Bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce. Stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven. With the back of a spoon, smooth the glaze onto the top of the meatloaf, then pull a little bit of glaze down the sides of the meatloaf with the back of the spoon.
- Return meatloaf to oven, and bake until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the glaze has baked onto the loaf, 30 to 40 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
GOOD EATS MEATLOAF
For an easy weeknight standby, try Alton Brown's Good Eats Meatloaf recipe from Food Network, made complete with a tangy ketchup glaze.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a food processor bowl, combine croutons, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and thyme. Pulse until the mixture is of a fine texture. Place this mixture into a large bowl. Combine the onion, carrot, garlic, and red pepper in the food processor bowl. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped, but not pureed. Combine the vegetable mixture, ground sirloin, and ground chuck with the bread crumb mixture. Season the meat mixture with the kosher salt. Add the egg and combine thoroughly, but avoid squeezing the meat.
- Pack this mixture into a 10-inch loaf pan to mold the shape of the meatloaf. Onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, turn the meatloaf out of the pan onto the center of the tray. Insert a temperature probe at a 45 degree angle into the top of the meatloaf. Avoid touching the bottom of the tray with the probe. Set the probe for 155 degrees.
- Combine the catsup, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and honey. Brush the glaze onto the meatloaf after it has been cooking for about 10 minutes.
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.
MEATLOAF WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
I couldn't find a recipe on this site (or elsewhere) for basic meatloaf with caramelized onions in the mix-not meatloaf with a topping of caramelized onions or "stuffed". Because I wanted the caramelized onions to take center stage, for that reason, you won't find any tomato sauce, mushrooms, no cheese, no strips of bacon on top, etc. in this recipe. The recipe was found on lifeisaplate.com and modified to my specifications. You can substitute other types of ground meat or use other meat in combination: turkey, chicken, buffalo, turkey, etc. Use any preferable binder of your choice, for example-finely ground breadcrumbs, almond or walnut meal, masa harina, rice flour. Brown rice was the binder I chose and it was ground to medium-coarse consistency (similar to cornmeal). The recipe was cut in half because I like meatloaf on the small size and save the larger size when I am need of a doorstop.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pan on medium-low heat. Add the onions and sugar; cook until brown and sweet-approximately 20-30 minutes. Lower the heat if the onions are browning too quickly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the meatloaf ingredients with the caramelized onions (including all those browned bits at the bottom of the pan!); Do not overmix.
- Transfer the meatloaf mixture to an oiled or parchment-lined loaf pan. (I used a large soup spoon, patting the mixture down and into the corners of the pan. Use the back of the spoon to smooth the top of the loaf.) If desired, lightly sprinkle the top of the loaf with dried parsley.
- Bake at 375 for 45-60 minutes or until the meatloaf is not longer pink in the center.
- Servings are estimated. Cooking time includes caramelizing the onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.9, Fat 62.5, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 126.2, Sodium 91.1, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 4, Protein 9.2
ONION- AND PEPPER-STUFFED MEATLOAF
Ever get bored with meatloaf? Me too! Take a classic recipe and make it pop! You can stuff it with just about anything and make it fun and exciting!
Provided by Bill Adams
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut 3/4 each of onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into thin slices. Dice remaining 1/4 of onion and peppers.
- Mix ground beef, diced onion and peppers, tomato sauce, crushed crackers, brown sugar, egg, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, olive oil, steak seasoning, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl until well-combined.
- Spread 1/2 of the beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top meat with sliced onion and peppers, leaving a 1-inch border. Spread remaining beef mixture over vegetables, tucking in sides to seal vegetables in the center of the meatloaf. Pour ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
- 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).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 111.3 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 897.5 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
ONION MEAT LOAF
My husband and I really enjoy this delicious meat loaf made with onion soup mix. You only need five ingredients to assemble this easy entree before popping it in the slow cooker. -Rhonda Cowden, Quincy, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut three 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine eggs, oats, ketchup and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf. Place loaf in the center of the strips. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter.
Nutrition Facts :
MEATLOAF ALA SAUTEED ONIONS
A varied version of individual meat loafs. I love sauteed onions and this is one version my family loves. Pork loin sliced thin works wonderfully in place of the meatloaf. When it comes to being the cook everyone should remember all of those wonderful smells and comforting meals. I agree with the statement that cooking is a labor...
Provided by Linda McCormick
Categories Meatloafs
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. BEGIN CARAMELIZING THE SLICED ONIONS ON TOP OF THE STOVE. I USE A COVERED CHICKEN FRYER PAN. PLACE GROUND BEEF, OATS, EGGS, CHOPPED ONION AND ALL OF THE SEASONINGS IN A BOWL AND MIX THOROUGHLY. ONCE THE ONIONS ARE GOLDEN BROWN WHILE COOKING IN THE BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL SLIDE THEM AROUND THE PAN PLACING INDIVIDUAL SIZED MEATLOAF PATTIES AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN. ALLOW THE MEAT TO BEGIN BROWNING. ADDING WATER IF THE ONIONS SEEM TOO DRY.
- 2. COMBINE THE 2 DIFFERENT STYLES OF INSTANT MASHED POTATOES TOGETHER AS ONE ALLOWING THEM TO REST A COUPLE OF MINUTES. SMOOTH THE POTATOES OVER THE ONIONS COVERING THE MEATLOAFS, CREATING A MASHED POTATO CRUST (SIMILAR TO SHEPERDS PIE).
- 3. SPRINKLE THE CHEESE ON TOP OF THE POTATOES AND PLACE THE PAN INTO A 350 DEGREE OVEN REMEMBERING TO KEEP PAN SLOWLY COOKING ON TOP OF THE STOVE WHILE ADDING THE TOPPINGS ALLOW TO FURTHER COOK 15 - 20 MINUTES. MAKING SURE THAT THE SIDES ARE BUBBLING BEFORE TAKING OUT TO SERVE. IT WILL BE VERY HOT, BUT DELICIOUS ONCE COOLED A BIT.
MEATLOAF IN AN ONION
Make and share this Meatloaf in an Onion recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut 6 12X14 inch rectangles of heavy aluminum foil and set aside.
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the ground beef, egg whites, tomato sauce, pepper, salt and dry mustard.
- Mix well and set aside Peel the onions and cut them in half horizontally.
- Remove the centers, leaving a 1/4 in shell.
- Finely chop the center from one of the onions and mix it into the meat mixture.
- Tightly wrap the 5 remaining onion centers and refrigerate for future use.
- Spoon the meat mixture into 6 of the onion halves, mounding it on top.
- Place the remaining onion halves on top of the filled halves and press together.
- Place one filled onion on top of each piece of foil.
- Bring the ends of the foil up over the onion and flold down tightly in small folds.
- Flatten the ends and roll them tightly around the onion.
- Cook the stuffed onions on coals, turning once, until they are soft to the touch, 14-20 minutes on each side.
- You can also bake them in a preheated 350F oven for 45 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: Use a combination of lean and fatty ground beef for the best flavor and texture. A ratio of 80% lean to 20% fat is ideal.
- Season the meatloaf well: Don't be shy with the seasonings! A good meatloaf should be packed with flavor. Some essential seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add moisture and texture to meatloaf. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers. You can also use frozen or canned vegetables if you're short on time.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing the meatloaf will make it tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are evenly combined.
- Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature will help to keep it moist and juicy. The ideal internal temperature for meatloaf is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help to keep the juices from running out.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful meatloaf that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatloaf a try!
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