Festive Meat Loaf Recipes

MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Oil or spray a loaf tin. (Note 3)
• Glaze: Mix together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Meatloaf: Place breadcrumbs in a very large bowl. Grate over onion. Mix so the breadcrumbs are all wet. (Note 4)
• Add remaining ingredients. Mix well using your hands. Form into a loaf shape, pinching together then smoothing over creases and cracks (helps prevent cracks during baking).
• Transfer into loaf tin. Brush generously with glaze, using about 1/2.
• Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with most of the remaining glaze. If there is excess fat pooling, scoop/pour it off.
• Bake for a further 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Stand for 10 minutes before turning out and cutting into thick slices. You will probably get a bit of crumbling just on the edges of the first couple of slices, this is normal and indicative of the tenderness of the meatloaf (zero crumble indicates firm packed harder meatloaf which isn't as enjoyable!).
• Ideal served with a dollop of ketchup, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

FESTIVE MEAT LOAF PINWHEEL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 17x15-in. rectangle. Cover with ham and cheese slices to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Place seam side down in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 160°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours., In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, sugar, salt and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Drain meat loaf. Serve with sauce.

TOP RATED CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, onion and tomato sauce.
• Mix lightly.
• Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard and vinegar.
• Brush the loaf with this mixture.
• Place meat loaf in oven and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.

BEST EVER MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add crumbled bread and stir until dissolved. Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, and carrot into bread mixture; transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Combine brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl; spread over meat mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

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.

FESTIVE MEATLOAF PINWHEEL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients.
• Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
• On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 17 inches x 15-in. rectangle.
• Cover with ham and cheese slices to within 1/2. of edges.
• Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a short side.
• Place seam side down in a roasting pan.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• In a saucepan, sauté the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
• Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, sugar salt and thyme.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into sauce.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Drain meatloaf; top with sauce.

FESTIVE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with a fork. Add beef, tomatoes with juice, crushed pork rinds, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended. Shape into a 9 x 5-inch oval. Place in an ungreased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan.2. Bake 1 hour. 3. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice, and mustard in a small saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove meat loaf from oven drain off fat. Arrange pineapple and cherries on top of loaf. Brush glaze on meat loaf and fruit keep remaining glaze warm. Bake 30 minutes longer. Slice and serve with remaining glaze.