Cafeteria Meatloaffrom Food52 Recipes

50'S PRIME TIME CAFE - MOM'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° F; lightly oil two 8-1/2 x 4-1/2" loaf pans.
• In a large bowl, combine the beef,pork, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, green and red bell peppers, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, cracked peppercorns and salt just until well blended; do not over mix.
• Divide the meat mix in half, shape into 2 loaves, and place in the prepared loaf pans. bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature taken with an instant-read thermometer is 155°F.
• In a small bowl, stir the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. brush the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture and bake for 10 minutes longer.
• Remove meatloaf from oven and let stand for 10 minute before serving.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Lightly grease a large, shallow meatloaf pan, or a large shallow baking pan.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients, mixing well.
• Firmly shape the meat into a 7 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2- inch loaf and place in the pan.
• Cover loosely with foil.
• Bake the meat loaf for 1 hour.
• Remove foil and continue baking for 5 minutes.
• *NOTE:For easy slicing, let the meat loaf stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.

CAFETERIA'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine all the ingredients, mix well and divide among 6 greased mini loaf pans. (Each should hold about 1 1/2 cups.) Or form by hand into small loaves and bake on a sheet pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reaches 165 degrees. Remove from the pans and serve.