Meatloaf For A Crowd Recipes

MEAT LOAF FOR A MOB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a very large bowl, combine eggs, V8 juice, onions, celery, bread crumbs, soup mix and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well, , Shape into four loaves; place each loaf in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes., Meanwhile, combine ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spread over loaves. Bake 15 minutes longer until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

CRACKER BARREL MEATLOAF (FOR A LARGE CROWD!)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a very large bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Place in 3 loaf pans and press down with spoon.
• Bake at 300°F for 60 minutes.
• Remove from oven and invert each loaf over 8-inch wire rack to drain grease and juice.
• Spread ½ cup of ketchup over each loaf.
• For a delicious variation, use my Banana Ketchup - Recipezaar recipe ID# 24945.
• Cut into portions 5 to 6 ounces each and keep warm.

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.

COMPANY IS COMING-MEAT LOAF FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine onion soup mix with evaporated milk, stir and allow to sit until onions are rehydrated about 10 to 15 minutes. Spray a Half Sheet Cake Pan with non stick cooking spray and set aside till needed. I also like to use foil for easier clean up.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl add the ground turkey and ground beef. Process texas toast into bread crumbs, and then sprinkle over meat.
• 3. Crack eggs and add to mixing bowl of ground meats, then add chopped onions, bell pepper, spices, chopped parsley, & Hunts Manwich, then add the evaporated milk mixture, now proceed to combine thourgly. I like to use my hands for this part, but use what ever method you are most comfortable with.
• 4. After meat mixture has been thourgly combined, divide mixture evenly & shape into 2 loaves, and put in prepared pan. Divide catsup evenly to cover top of both meat loaves.
• 5. Bake in pre heated 350 degree F. oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes then slice and serve.
• 6. NOTE YOU CAN DIVIDE THIS RECIPE IN HALF OR BAKE BOTH AND SAVE ONE FOR ANOTHER MEAL AT A LATER TIME.

MEATLOAF FOR A LARGE FAMILY GATHERING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl and mix for about ten minutes. Place meatloaf into loaf pan and cover with Mustard Glaze. Cook for 1 1/2 hours.
• In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together.

CRACKER BARREL MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Place to the side. This will be used later as the topping.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
• Add in the ground beef. Mix well just to combine. Do not over mix.
• Form into a loaf and place inside a baking pan or baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and spread the topping over the meatloaf.
• Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the center is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

MEAT LOAF FOR 120

Steps:

• Combine beef, eggs, oats, tomato juice, onions, salt and pepper. Form into 16 loaves. Place in 9x5-in. loaf pans. Combine sauce ingredients; pour 3 tablespoons over each loaf. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until no pink remains, basting once with remaining sauce.

NEXT-DAY GRILLED MEAT LOAF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Lightly grease indoor electric grill or grill pan, then preheat over medium heat. Place meat loaf slices on grill. Be sure to carefully place, turn, and remove the slices to keep them in one piece. Grill 8 minutes or until heated through, carefully turning once halfway through grilling. Top with cheese. Grill 1 to 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
• In small bowl combine mayonnaise, roasted garlic, and 2 Tbsp. of the roasted red peppers that have been finely chopped. Mash with a fork to combine. Spread mayonnaise mixture on one side of each bread slice. Top two slices with warmed meat loaf slices, arugula, remaining roasted red pepper strips, and remaining bread. Makes 2 sandwiches. All-American Classic Meat Loaf
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl combine eggs, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce; stir in sourdough bread cubes. Let stand 15 minutes. With fork, mash bread cubes into small pieces. Stir in Parmesan cheese, mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Add ground beef sirloin and ground beef chuck, green sweet pepper, and onion. Using hands, mix ingredients together well (do not overmix.) Lightly pat meat mixture into 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.* With fingers, lightly pull loaf away from sides of pan. Bake, uncovered, for 1-1/4 hours. For topping, in small bowl stir together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar, and 2 tsp. cider vinegar. Spoon on loaf. Bake 15 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loaf reads 160 degrees F. Let stand 10 minutes. To remove, use two large spatulas inserted along short edges to lift loaf from the pan to platter. Sprinkle with parsley, green onions, and black pepper Makes 8 to 10 servings.

MEATLOAF FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• 1. Gather and prep ingredients. Preheat oven to 400° F.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• 3. Pulse tomatoes in food processor to lightly chop (do not puree!) or use kitchen shears to cut/chop tomatoes in their can. Set aside. (NOTE: You could use a can of diced tomatoes, but the texture will be negatively affected.)
• 4. Place ground beef in the bowl with the oats; add 2 cups of the chopped tomatoes and juice (reserve remainder for topping,) 1/2 cup chopped onion and 3 beaten eggs.
• 5. (Note: At this point, food safe plastic gloves are recommended, but optional. Also, for easier removal from pan, you may wish to place a parchment paper "sling" in each of 2 loaf pans before adding meat mixture.)
• 6. Use hands to combine the ingredients thoroughly, but try to avoid overworking the mixture.
• 7. Divide into 2 equal portions; place in loaf pans, patting mixture down well to remove air pockets.
• 8. Bake at 400° F, on middle rack, for 45 minutes.
• 9. Remove from oven, drain off as much of the liquid as possible.
• 10. Equally pour and spread 1/2 of reserved tomatoes & juice over top of each meatloaf; return to oven and bake for additional 15 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
• 11. Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes, or more, before slicing and serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. May be frozen raw, then thawed in refrigerator before baking, if using fresh, not frozen ground beef.