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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.

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.

MEATLOAF 101 WITH MRS. KOSTYRA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add ground beef.
• Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine. Add to meat mixture, using hands to mix well. Add egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, salt, and pepper; use hands to combine thoroughly. Place in an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
• Combine remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, remaining teaspoon dry mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl; stir until smooth.
• Brush mixture over meatloaf; place in the oven with a baking pan set on the rack below to catch drippings. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees, about 90 minutes. If top gets too dark, cover with foil, and continue baking.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pulse bread in a food processor until finely ground. (You should have about 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.) Transfer to a medium bowl.
• Pulse garlic, onion, celery, carrot, and parsley in food processor until finely chopped. Add to breadcrumbs. Add meats, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; mix together using your hands. Transfer mixture to a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan.
• Stir together remaining 1/2 cup ketchup and the brown sugar until smooth; brush onto meat. Set pan on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 160 degrees, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in milk. Set aside, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bread-milk mixture, and mix very gently with a fork (do not overmix).
• Place meat mixture on prepared baking sheet, and form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide.
• Bake, brushing twice with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during baking, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

EVERYDAY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Soak bread crumbs in milk.
• Add beaten eggs, seasonings, onion (process in food processor to puree for picky eaters).
• Mix together well.
• With hands, gently add ground chuck and mix together lightly.
• Place in loaf pan sprayed with PAM.
• Bake in 350º oven 45-50 minutes.
• Prepare topping in small bowl.
• Pour over meat loaf during last 15 minutes of baking time.
• *The more you handle the ground beef during the making of meat loaf the tougher it becomes.
• **Edited - For different texture and taste sautee onion in a bit (1 Tablespoon +/-) of butter. Add 1/2 cup grated carrots (sautee with the onions) for a little extra punch of color and flavor.

TWENTY-FIVE INGREDIENT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add green onions, celery, garlic, carrot, onion and peppers and saute until sweated, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Set aside to cool. Combine salt, black and white peppers, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, sugar and eggs in a large bowl and beat well. Add half-and-half and ketchup and blend thoroughly. Add meats, breadcrumbs, cilantro and cooled vegetables to egg mixture and blend thoroughly with hands for about 5 minutes. With damp hands, form the mixture into an oval resembling a long loaf of bread. Place on a cookie sheet that has been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

EASY EVERYDAY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly coat a 4 X 8 inch loaf pan with vegetable oil or line with foil.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix just until blended to avoid the meatloaf from getting tough.
• Pat into a loaf shape and place in the pan.
• Bake for 45-60 minutes or until meat is done and juices run clear.
• Cool a bit before slicing into 6 even portions.

OLD SCHOOL MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Soak breadcrumbs in milk. Mix together beef, onions, carrot, eggs, soaked breadcrumb mixture, salt, and pepper.
• Combine all chili sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Place meat mixture in 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Make three holes, spaced evenly lengthwise, in meat mixture and fill holes with 1/3 to 1/2 cup chili sauce total.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 10 to 15 minutes. Pour any accumulated juices back over top of meatloaf; slice and serve.

SUNDAY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix ground beef, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan with high sides. Form into a loaf by picking it up and forcing it down into the pan, making sure to knock out any air and square off all sides.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spin pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
• Mix steak sauce, ketchup, and sugar together in a small bowl.
• Remove from the oven and spoon sauce over top. Bake until no longer pink in the center, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Remove form the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove meat loaf to a serving platter and slice into 8 slices.