Mamas Mock Meatloaf Recipes

MOMMA'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, knead together the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, basil, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Shape the meat into a loaf and put it into the prepared pan. Bake in the 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
• Mix up the glaze in a small bowl by whisking together the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush it over the hot meatloaf.
• Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

MAMA'S MOCK MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Sauté the onion and green pepper in the oil over medium heat until soft.
• Combine in a bowl with the ground beef alternative, oatmeal, bread, ketchup, garlic salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix with a spoon or your hands.
• Press the mixture into an oiled loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the ingredients for the coating and set aside.
• Remove the loaf from the oven and turn it out onto a baking sheet. Spread the coating over the entire loaf. Cook, uncovered, for another 15 minutes.

MAMA'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Some cooks put all ingredients into a loaf pan "raw", but I prefer to sauté the onions first to take the "bite" out of them.
• Drain and set aside to cool.
• Into a large bowl place the ground beef, bread crumbs, catsup, egg, Worcestershire sauce and parsley.
• Add the sautéed onions to this mixture.
• Wash your hands and delve into this mixture like a mad man, squish it between your fingers and mix it very well.
• Form a loaf in a baking dish, leaving at least 1-inch around the sides so fat can drain off.
• Bake at 350°F about 45 minutes or until done.
• Serve this delicious meatloaf as is or with my recipe for curry sauce.

MAMA'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, chopped onion, egg, oatmeal and 1/2 cup of the ketchup.
• Mix together thoroughly. The best way to do this is with your hands!
• Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray, then form the meatloaf into a loaf shape in the baking dish.
• Bake for one hour.
• Mix together one cup of ketchup, the dried mustard and the brown sugar.
• Spoon over the meatloaf, then bake for 10 more minutes.
• Allow the meatloaf to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Enjoy!

CLASSIC MOCK MEATLOAF WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Toast the bread slices either in the toaster or on a baking sheet placed under the broiler. Let cool.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, then line the bottom with wax paper and butter the paper.
• Tear up the toasted bread slices and make crumbs out of them in a food processor. Place in a large bowl.
• Process the walnuts until finely ground and mix into the breadcrumbs. Combine the eggs and onions in the processor and process until fine but not liquefied. Stir into the breadcrumbs. Place the green pepper, celery, parsley, tomatoes, and oil in the processor and grind until fine but still with some texture. Stir into the loaf mixture along with the poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix this all very well until evenly moistened. (The mixture may be prepared to this point and refrigerated up to 8 hours in advance.) Scrape it into the prepared loaf pan and smooth over the top. Cover the loaf with foil.
• Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out dry. Let sit 5 minutes, then run a knife all along the sides of the loaf to help loosen it. Unmold the loaf onto a platter and remove the wax paper. Let the loaf cool 20 minutes or so before slicing it. It's best to serve the loaf warm and the gravy hot.
• Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until brown, about 7 minutes. Stir in the flour; it will become very pasty. Cook this roux for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. It will stick to the bottom of the pan a little bit; that's okay.
• Stir in the stock, wine, soy sauce, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce at a lively simmer for 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly and scraping any crusty bits that adhere to the bottom of the pan. Serve in a sauceboat.