Easy Spicy Meatloaf Recipes

EASY MEATLOAF

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.

SPICY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• It pains me to say it, but the meatloaf I had growing up...was not the best. Too often meatloaf is dry and kinda flavorless; but there's no reason it needs to be. With a few tricks of the trade and a bit of technique, your meatloaf can be tender, moist and flavorful. And it can be unique. One of my favorite things about cooking meatloaf is that you can add different ingredients to make unique versions depending on your preferences, your mood, the season...etc. In this version, I use a pretty traditional meatloaf "base" but then spice it up with the additional of cumin, chili powder and oregano, which gives a bit of Mexican or Southwest flavor. We'll also make a twist on the traditional tomato sauce that will give us even more flavor. Hope you enjoy it and let know how it goes.Recipe Overview & Keys to SuccessMaking meatloaf taste great is easy, you should need to pay attention to a few things:Most important, before you cook the whole meatloaf, cook just a tiny piece of the meat (what I call a taster) and try it. That will tell you if you need more seasoning, bread crumbs, or anything else - which you can add before cooking the whole meatloaf. Why risk the whole batch when you don't need to?Season the meat well with salt and pepperUse a couple different kinds of meat (I've used beef and pork here). Different meats provide different flavors and textures. If you end up using just lean meats like chicken or turkey; which also have less flavor, I'd increase the amount of vegetable, spice, and maybe a bit of olive oil to bring flavor, moisture and tenderness.I don't suggest using a loaf pan. Instead I prefer going "free form", just molding the loaf and cooking it on sheet pan. That gets a nice crust on all the sides, and prevents steaming the meat which a high sided, tightly fitting pan will tend to doIngredients for Spicy Scented Meatloaf (for ~5)1 lbs ground beef1 lbs ground pork1 onion diced1 carrot shredded3 garlic cloves minced1/2 cup bread crumbs2 eggs2 - 3 teaspoons cumin2 - 3 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dry oreganoSalt and pepper2 slices of thick baconSalt and pepperFor the sauce1 16 ounce can of crushed tomatoKetchupWorcestershire sauceSalt and pepperSpicy MeatloafSaute the vegetables in olive oil with salt and pepper until softLet the vegetables cool, and add them to the pork and beef in a large mixing bowlAdd the remaining ingredients (other than those for the sauce), and season with a good amount of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until it comes together (I find using your hands is the fastest way)Take a small piece of the meatloaf mix and cook it in a frying pan; taste to see if the seasoning is right, and then re-season the meatloaf mix if neededForm the meatloaf mix into a rough loaf shape and lay out on a flat slightly greased baking sheet (I don't use a loaf pan)Top the meatloaf with the bacon strips, and put into an oven set at 375 degreesThe meatloaf will take about 45 minutes, but the best way to tell doneness is to use a meat thermometer, and cook until it's about 155 degrees in the centerAfter about 15 minutes in the oven, add the tomatoes to the baking sheet which will along them to roast; which becomes the base of our sauceOnce the meatloaf is cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest while you make the sauceFor the sauce, add the roasted tomatoes and any drippings to a sauce pan over medium heat - there shouldn't be a ton of fat, but if there is, skim it off the pan drippings before adding to the tomatoesAdd a little squeeze of tomato ketchup, and worcestershire sauce; reduce until you get the desired consistency; season with salt and pepper if neededI love to serve the meatloaf with a nice comfort food side...like mashed potatoes, or polenta; then some carrots, peas, or green beans (something nice and simple) on the side. Hope you enjoy it, and let me know how it goes.Wine Recommendation: Because of the spice in this meatloaf version, I want some pretty fruity that does not have a lot of tannin. As such...I think I'm going to pass on the reds (usually my preference), and go for a full bodied white wine, like chardonnay, or even a Rose.

CLASSIC SPICY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green onions, carrot, celery, and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Cover skillet with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, about 5 more minutes. Stir 1/3 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture; cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
• Mix ground beef, sausage, vegetable mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, and eggs in a large bowl; form into a loaf and place in a rectangular baking pan with 2-inch high sides. Cover loaf with remaining 1/3 cup ketchup.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

TRADITIONAL MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and seasonings in large bowl.
• Shape into a loaf on shallow baking pan. Pour ketchup over top.
• Bake meatloaf 55 to 60 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SPICY MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Finely chop onion and bell pepper.
• Mix together all ingredients.
• Mold into a casserole dish leaving channels on the side for the fat to drain.
• Cook uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Drain off fat.

MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine turkey, corn, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, egg, and onions in a large mixing bowl.
• Add spices and mix with hands until well combined.
• Lightly spray your loaf pan with oil and add meat mixture.
• Cook for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
• Remove from oven, and top with cheese.
• Serve with your favorite sides!

SPICY GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil.
• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, except the pepperjack. Do not overmix. (*use your hands for optimal mixing).
• Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and round the top.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Top the meatloaf with pepperjack cheese slices.
• Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake for 20 more minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F.
• Tent the meatloaf with foil and rest on the counter for 10 minutes before slicing. (The internal temperature will continue to rise from residual heat.)

EASY SPICY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together topping ingredients and set aside.
• 3. In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, salt and pepper. With a fork, lightly "stir/separate" ground beef.
• 4. In a skillet with a small amount of canola oil, saute onions and peppers for 8 to 10 minutes or until onions become translucent. Remove from heat.
• 5. Add egg, Rotel, oats, Worcestershire sauce and sauteed pepper mixture to hamburger. Gently mix with clean hands until ingredients are incorporated.
• 6. Transfer to a 13x9 baking pan and shape meat mixture into a "loaf." Pour topping mixture on top and sides if desired.
• 7. Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SPICY MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, salsa and bread crumbs. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Top with additional salsa if desired.