Best 8 Meatloaf With A Kick Recipes

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**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.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEATLOAF IS THE WAY TO MY HEART AS LONG AS IT HAS KICK AND POTATOES ARE AROUND



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sriracha hot chili sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 cloves garlic, grated (on a rasp)
8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion
1 scallion, minced
1 pound ground chuck, divided
1 pound ground dark meat turkey, divided
2 slices potato bread, lightly toasted and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, divided
Special equipment: 9 by 5-inch loaf pan

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!



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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

3/4 cup catsup
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup oats
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 onion, quartered
1 carrot, peeled and cut into pieces
1 celery rib, cut into pieces
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

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



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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

1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground round (lean 10% fat)
1 slice bread (I use whole wheat bread)
2/3 cup half-and-half (I use fat free)
1 egg
1/2-3/4 cup salsa, divided
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon kosher salt

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



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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

1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread; see Cooks' Note below)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 20% fat
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup, divided, plus more for serving

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



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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

1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
½ onion, coarsely chopped
½ red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
4 white mushrooms, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 ½ pounds ground chuck
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
hot pepper sauce to taste

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



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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

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound jimmy dean sage sausage
2 eggs beaten
1/4 cup tomato paste (use rest on top of meatloaf
2 teaspoons kitchen bouquet
1 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
a few sprinkles garlic powder
a few sprinkles onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme leaf crushed
1/2 red bell pepper chopped fine
1/2 cup celery chopped fine
1/2 cup onions chopped fine
1 1/2 cups freshly toasted plain croutons from french bread, cooled.
spritz of butter spray for top of cooked meatloaf

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



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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

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup milk
1 cup dried bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
⅓ cup ketchup

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!



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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

1 lb ground beef
1 egg
5 ounces rotel, drained
1/2 cup ketchup
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne
2 tablespoons red peppers
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar

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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