Downhomemeatloaf Recipes

EVERYDAY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• For the Sauce: Whisk all of the sauce ingredients together; set aside.
• For the Meatloaf: Position rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Have a roasting pan ready.
• Grind the bread slices in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until finely ground. Measure out 3/4 cup (84 g) of soft breadcrumbs and combine the measured breadcrumbs with milk in a large mixing bowl; allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk for 5 minutes. (Any extra breadcrumbs can be frozen in a zip top bag and saved for another use). Add eggs, carrot, red bell pepper, parsley, scallions, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, thyme and a generous amount of black pepper to the same bowl and use your hands to mix well. Scrape meatloaf mixture into center of roasting pan and use your hands to form an oval loaf shape about 9-inches long, 6-inches wide and 2-inches thick (23 cm by 15 cm by 5 cm). Spread about half of the sauce on top of the loaf, coating the top and sides. Reserve any remaining sauce to serve alongside cooked meatloaf. Use your fingers to lay bacon over the meatloaf on a slight diagonal, tucking the ends underneath the loaf. The sauce will help the pieces stick and stay in place.
• Cook for about 55 minutes to 1 hour or until meat is cooked through and the bacon is crisp. An instant read thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf should read 160°F/72°C. You can crisp up the bacon further, if you like, by placing meatloaf under the broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute, taking care not to burn. Meatloaf is ready to cut into slices and serve with the reserved sauce alongside. We like it hot, room temperature or the next day in a sandwich. Any leftovers can be wrapped well with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

DOWN-HOME MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Spread with ketchup; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat is no longer pink. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meat loaf may be frozen for up to 3 months.

HEALTHY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin, pepper, 2/3 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies, yogurt and egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., Shape into a loaf and place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon the remaining diced tomatoes over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain if necessary; let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

HOME-STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients well. Press mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SOUTHERN-STYLE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add carrots and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl. Add eggs, crackers and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly, Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 15-20 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices; spread with pimento cheese. Serve with potatoes and if desired, shredded cheese and jalapeno.

JYD'S MOM'S DOWN HOME JUICY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 370 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, place the beef, bread crumbs, scallions, onions, green peppers, garlic, eggs, black pepper, salt, meatloaf seasoning, beef gravy, and Cheddar. Using a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients until they are evenly distributed.
• Turn the meat mixture out into a large roasting pan. Form into a loaf shape. Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove the roasting pan with the loaf from the oven, quickly closing the door to keep the oven hot. Remove the aluminum foil. Spread the top and sides of the loaf with the tomato paste. Roast, uncovered, for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until an inserted meat thermometer reaches 155 degrees F.
• Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

DOWN-HOME MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inches loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Spread with ketchup bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 and meat is no longer pink. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Loaf may be frozen for up to 3 months.

DOWN HOME MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2. Mix first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl.
• 3. Form into a loaf shape in a casserole or loaf pan. Cover the entire top of the loaf with the tomato ketchup.
• 4. Place the rings of bell pepper and onion on top of the loaf.
• 5. Make an aluminum foil 'bubble' to go over the loaf. The foil must not touch the loaf.
• 6. Bake in preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, remove the foil bubble from the top.