**Meatloaf with a Kick: A Flavorful Twist to a Classic Dish**
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is often served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. It is typically made with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, but this recipe adds a kick with the addition of spicy peppers and a flavorful sauce. The combination of the tender meatloaf and the spicy sauce creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe also includes instructions for making a classic meatloaf without the spicy sauce, so you can choose the version that best suits your taste. Additionally, there are tips and tricks for making the perfect meatloaf every time, ensuring a moist and flavorful result. Whether you are a meatloaf lover or looking for something new to try, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.
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.
MEATLOAF WITH A KICK!
We loved this meatloaf which was printed in Redbook magazine. The original recipe says to shape it in a loaf and cook it on a cookie sheet, but we just put it in a loaf pan cooking for about the same amount of time. Served with baked potatoes and cooked carrots this is my idea of comfort food!
Provided by ellie_
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make glaze whisk together glaze ingredients in a measuring cup or bowl and set aside.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a food processor or blender grind the oatmeal and then transfer them to a large bowl. Add egg, milk, salt, peppers and cumin to oats and stir to combine.
- In the food processor add the vegetables (onion - garlic) and pulse until chopped (I processed a bit too long so mine resembled baby food but it still worked out well). Add to the ground beef mixture, stirring to combine -- do not over mix.
- Spoon into a loaf pan (original recipe said to form into a oval that is 8 x 4 x 3 -- but the loaf pan is so much easier.
- Bake for 10 minutes and then spoon glaze over loaf. Cook for another 50 minutes or until done. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
MEATLOAF WITH A KICK
I was playing around with my meatloaf recipe to make it more healthy. This is the result, and we loved it - perhaps more than the original recipe. I use the whole wheat/wheat germ options for fiber, and fresh home made spicy salsa for a fresh taste. The nonfat half and half helps keep the low fat meat very moist.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Meat
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Spray a loaf pan with vegetable spray.
- Gently break up ground beef in large bowl.
- In separate small bowl, shred bread slice into small pieces.
- Add half and half, mash bread in the half and half with a fork.
- Add egg, 4 tbsp of salsa, dried onion flakes, bread crumbs (or wheat germ), and salt.
- Stir with fork and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add half and half mixture to ground beef.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Place beef into loaf pan, forming to fit and smoothing the top.
- Pour remainder of salsa on top of the meat loaf and spread out to cover.
- Bake until done, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Let rest about 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.3, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 122.3, Sodium 612.3, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 24.9
OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF
This ultimate meatloaf recipe took rounds and rounds of testing to get just right. Our final version incorporates an ideal blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, aromatics, and breadcrumbs and bakes in a freeform loaf on a baking sheet instead of in a loaf pan for maximum browning. The result is a loaf that is savory, tender, and juicy, yet holds together well when sliced.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Frankenrecipe Meatloaf Beef Ground Beef Pork Breadcrumbs Milk/Cream Garlic Egg Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" shallow baking dish with foil. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl until ready to use.
- Pulse onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can finely chop by hand.)
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion mixture, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Worcestershire, and scrape into bowl with breadcrumb mixture. Add beef, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, then mix with your hands to combine.
- Form meatloaf mixture into a long, well-packed, approximately 5"-wide loaf shape on prepared baking sheet. Brush top of loaf with 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155°F, 60-75 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with more ketchup alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Meatloaf can be made 3 days ahead; wrap in foil and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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
BONNIE'S KILLER MEATLOAF
This is a delicious, moist and flavorful meatloaf, definitely company worthy, and it is our very favorite meatloaf recipe. Sandwiches made the next day are just awesome! My friend, Pattycake, shared this recipe with me, and now I am happy to share it with my JAP friends. Enjoy! Photos are my own.
Provided by BonniE !
Categories Meatloafs
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, tomato paste, kitchen bouquet.
- 2. Add all the seasonings and spices.
- 3. Stir in peppers, onions and celery.
- 4. Add the ground meat and sage sausage. Mix well. Best mixed with your hands.
- 5. Stir in the croutons and mix well.
- 6. Form the loaf and place in a meatloaf pan.
- 7. "Frost" the top of the meatloaf with the leftover tomato paste as depicted in the photo.
- 8. Tent the meatloaf loosely. Bake meatloaf in a 350 degree, pre-heated oven for 1 1/2 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 175 degrees. (I use a meat thermometer.) Remove tin foil the last 15 minutes. Let meatloaf stand covered loosely for 15 minutes. Spritz with a couple of sprays of butter flavored kitchen spray to give it a glossy appearance, and this is how it looks.
- 9. Place the meatloaf on a platter and slice it to serve. You can serve it without gravy because it is so moist. That is the way I like it. The guys, of course, have to have their gravy! Enjoy!
EASY MEATLOAF
This is a very easy and no fail recipe for meatloaf. It won't take long to make at all, and it's quite good!
Provided by Janet Caldwell
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
MEATLOAF WITH A KICK!
I love having a nice bit of spice in most of my meals, and this meatloaf has a nice kick of spice to if thats what your into!! If not, you may need to adjust the cayenne and red pepper!!
Provided by bamesallen
Categories Meatloaf
Time 50m
Yield 1 loaf, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together and mold into loaf in a greased nine by thirteen glass pan.
- Mix glaze ingredients together and cover meatloaf.
- Extra glaze maybe used on side as a dip for cooked meatloaf.
- Plate and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork: This will give your meatloaf a more flavorful and moist texture.
- Add some bread crumbs or oatmeal to the meatloaf mixture: This will help to bind the meatloaf together and prevent it from becoming too dry.
- Season the meatloaf mixture generously: Use a variety of spices and herbs, such as garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf pan: This will help it to cook evenly.
- Bake the meatloaf at a moderate temperature: This will help to prevent it from becoming dry.
- Baste the meatloaf with the glaze or sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking: This will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, and it is a great way to use up leftover meat. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a delicious and flavorful meatloaf that your family and friends will love. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this meatloaf recipe a try.
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