Firemens Meat Loaf Recipes

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.

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE ALL-BEEF MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Tear bread into pieces; pulse in a food processor to make fine crumbs (or use plain breadcrumbs) set aside.
• Cook the Vegetables:Pulse vegetables in food processor until finely chopped (or do so by hand). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add vegetables, thyme, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, broth, and 1/4 cup ketchup. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
• Prep the Meat and Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together remaining 1/2 cup ketchup and the brown sugar for glaze; set aside. In a large bowl, combine vegetable mixture with ground chuck, egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined.
• Bake and Let Cool:On a rimmed baking sheet, form meat mixture into a loaf that's 10 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 2 inches high, packing firmly to prevent cracking. Coat top and sides with glaze. Bake until top is caramelized and a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165 degrees, 55 to 65 minutes. (If top is browning too quickly, tent with foil.) Let cool at least 25 minutes, then serve with comforting sides, like mashed potatoes. and sauteed broccolini.

A FIREFIGHTER'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Soak the bread in warm water in a small bowl. Place the beef in a large bowl. Drain bread and add to beef along with green onion, onion, salsa, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until well blended. Form into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
• Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Drain off excess fat and top with barbeque (Diana) sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

FIREMEN'S MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, prepare the cornbread stuffing according to package directions. Add eggs, mushrooms and garlic powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a loaf in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours; drain. Top with chilies. Cover and bake 20 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°., Sprinkle with cheese and top with salsa. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

THE BEST CROCK POT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Line the crock pot with a large piece of heavy-duty foil, spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
• In a large bowl add the grated onion, milk, eggs, brown sugar, ketchup, bbq sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk this mixture until fully combined.
• Add in the breadcrumbs. Stir in the breadcrumbs until mixed well.
• Next, add the ground beef.
• Using your hands, mix everything together until well combined but do not overmix.
• Add the mixture to the aluminum foil in the slow cooker, and form it into a long oval shape, set aside.
• In a small bowl add the ketchup, bbq sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk this mixture together to make the glaze.
• Brush half of the glaze on top of the meatloaf. Cook on low for 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
• Take the meatloaf out of the crockpot using the foil to help lift it out. Place on a sheet tray and brush the remaining glaze on top.
• Broil until the glaze is bubbly and starts to brown slightly. Serve with optional parsley garnish.

FIREHOUSE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, the 1/2 cup pasta sauce, garlic and rosemary.
• Remove casing from sausage.
• Add ground beef and sausage, mix well.
• Press 2/3 of the mixture evenly in the bottom of an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan.
• Add cheese cubes.
• Add the 1/3 mix left.
• Mix the remaining ingredients and spread on top.
• Bake 55 minutes.

CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Grease a 9" loaf pan.
• In a small bowl, soak bread in warm water.
• Place beef in large bowl; drain bread and add to beef.
• Add both onions, salsa, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Mix by hand until well blended.
• Form into a loaf and place in prepared loaf pan.
• Bake 1 hour.
• Drain off excess fat and top with barbeque sauce.
• Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

BARBECUE MICROWAVE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Reserve 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Mix remaining barbecue sauce with remaining ingredients just until blended.
• Shape into loaf in 9-inch square microwavable dish; top with reserved barbecue sauce. Cover loosely with waxed paper.
• Microwave on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until done (165°F), turning dish after 7 min. Let stand 5 min. before slicing to serve.

A FIREFIGHTER'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃). Soak the bread in warm water in a small bowl. Place the beef in a large bowl. Drain bread and add to beef along with green onion, onion, salsa, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until well blended. Form into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Drain off excess fat and top with barbeque sauce. Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.