Best 6 Pastry Covered Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and comforting dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than pastry-covered meatloaf! This classic recipe is made with ground beef, pork, and veal, and is seasoned to perfection with a blend of herbs and spices. The meatloaf is then wrapped in a flaky pastry crust and baked until golden brown. The result is a moist and flavorful dish that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

In this article, we will provide you with two delicious pastry-covered meatloaf recipes. The first recipe is for a traditional meatloaf, while the second recipe is for a more unique and flavorful meatloaf made with lamb and feta cheese. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in advance, making them perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some pastry-covered meatloaf!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEATLOAF WELLINGTON



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This is one of my specialties! I'm not a meatloaf fan, but this is to die for! I hope you enjoy. I usually make 2 loaves and freeze the second one for a later use, then thaw, wrap and cook.

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories     Meat

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg, beaten
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup milk
3 slices white bread, crusts removed and torn into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup pine nuts, chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen patty shell pastry dough, thawed
1/2 cup mushroom, slices and cooked (I cook in butter and garlic)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 egg, beaten with
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Grease a loaf pan.
  • Combine egg and milk. Add bread crumbs, onion, celery, seasonings, beef, and pine nuts. Place into the loaf pan.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Cool and remove from the pan.
  • If you freeze allow it to thaw out completely before you continue on with the rest of the steps.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Let pastry stand out a room temperature for about 25 minutes. Form into a ball.
  • Combine the mushrooms and cheese and spread on the top of the meat loaf.
  • Roll out the pastry to about 18x12-inches. Wrap the meat loaf. Use the egg with 2 T water to seal the edges and to brush the top and sides of the loaf with.
  • Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before carving.

MEAT LOAF



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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

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)

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 PEASANT WELLINGTON



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So pretty and so tasty! We love this spin on meatloaf... turns an everyday staple into a special occasion show-stopper.

Provided by Bea Long

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb ground round beef 93/7% or choice
1 c panko bread crumbs (plain)
1 can(s) small 7 oz mushrooms (stems/pieces)
4 Tbsp tomato paste (tube concentrated)
2 Tbsp capers chopped (adds saltiness)
2 eggs slightly beaten
4 dash(es) worcestershire sauce low sodium
salt and pepper to taste
HOW TO DRESS UP MEATLOAF
1 pkg puff pastry sheet, thawed
1 egg slightly beaten & 1 tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. mix all the ingredients above gently so as not to dry out the meat and place in loaf pan with removable bottom if you have one
  • 2. bake at 350 degrees for about 45-50 minutes the juices on top will be clear and you will know that the meatloaf is done
  • 3. remove puff pastry and let it warm up if you take it out of the freezer the night before and put it in the fridge it is ready when you are remove meatloaf from oven and let cool down while you lightly roll the puff pastry out not much bigger than it is already about 2 inches
  • 4. place meatloaf on pastry, top down and fold like a present with the seam side down, cut extra little leaves or what design you want out of the other pastry to place on top and sides of pastry just to decorate and I always cook 10 extra leaves to place on each slice also
  • 5. turn pastry over and brush with the egg wash then place your little cutouts all over it and bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown, remove and serve with your favorite veggie, my kids use to bring the leftovers out for breakfast or to snack on watching TV.

MEAT LOAF WELLINGTON



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My family would rather have this than plain meat loaf. It's a good way to dress up an ordinary dish for company. Many people have asked for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (10-1/4 ounces) beef gravy, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed day-old bread
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground beef
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup gravy, bread cubes, onion, egg and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°., Remove loaf from pan; drain on paper towels. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Unroll crescent dough; seal seams and perforations. Cover top and sides of meat loaf with dough; trim excess., Bake for 10-15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Heat the remaining gravy; serve with meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MY MOM'S MEAT LOAF WELLINGTON



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Ever since the Taste of Home Restaurant opened its door in downtown Greendale, Wisconsin, diners have been asking us to share this recipe, so here it is.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 meat loaves (5-6 servings each) and about 2-1/2 cups sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
2-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 pound ground veal
3/4 pound ground pork
1/3 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 package (17.30 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
MADEIRA SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Dash cloves
1/2 cup Madeira wine or beef broth
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs, ketchup, seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Sprinkle with onion and bread crumbs; mix gently. Shape into two loaves, about 9x3 in., On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet into an 18x16-in. rectangle. Invert meat loaves and place in center of each pastry; fold short sides of pastry over loaf. Fold long sides over loaf and pastry; seal seams. , Place, seam side down, on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Beat remaining egg; brush over pastry. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth. Stir in the consomme, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, browning sauce if desired and cloves. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in wine or broth., In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Serve the mushrooms and sauce with meat loaf slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1014mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF



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Not your average blue-plate special, this meatloaf recipe brings three ground meats together with a sweet-and-sour glaze to form a tender and moist mealtime favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 thick slices white bread, torn into large pieces
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley
12 ounces ground beef chuck (90 percent lean), preferably pasture-raised
12 ounces ground pork, preferably pasture-raised
12 ounces ground veal, preferably milk-fed
1 large egg
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pulse bread in a food processor until finely ground. (You should have about 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.) Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Pulse garlic, onion, celery, carrot, and parsley in food processor until finely chopped. Add to breadcrumbs. Add meats, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; mix together using your hands. Transfer mixture to a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir together remaining 1/2 cup ketchup and the brown sugar until smooth; brush onto meat. Set pan on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 160 degrees, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: Opt for a blend of 80% lean and 20% fat for a moist and flavorful meatloaf. For a leaner option, use 90% lean ground beef.
  • Use fresh bread crumbs: Stale bread crumbs can make your meatloaf dry and crumbly. Use fresh bread crumbs or make your own by toasting and grinding bread slices.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can result in a tough meatloaf. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients: This ensures accuracy and consistency in your measurements.
  • Line the baking dish with parchment paper: This makes cleanup easier and prevents the meatloaf from sticking to the dish.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf is cooked through: The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for medium-rare, 165°F (74°C) for medium, or 170°F (77°C) for well-done.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more moist and flavorful meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Pastry-covered meatloaf is a classic comfort food recipe that's perfect for a family meal. This recipe features a juicy meatloaf wrapped in a flaky pastry crust, making it a delicious and visually appealing dish. The combination of ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings creates a flavorful meatloaf, while the pastry crust adds a golden-brown and crispy exterior. This recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect meatloaf every time. Remember to choose fresh ingredients, mix the meatloaf mixture gently, and cook it to the desired doneness. With its ease of preparation and delicious taste, this pastry-covered meatloaf is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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