Family Favorite Meat Loaf












Family Favorite Meat Loaf

MEAT LOAF RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Meat Loaf:
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, finely shredded
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
Piquant Topping:
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish

MEAT LOAF RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Prepare a large baking sheet with sides by lining it with foil. Set aside. If you have a food processor, use it to prepare the vegetables.
2. In large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients, except for topping, mixing thoroughly with your hands. (Just part of the meatloaf-experience!)
3. Place meat mixture onto baking sheet and shape into a loaf. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven; drain excess grease. Spoon topping over meatloaf. Return to oven and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to set for 10 minutes before slicing.
4. For Piquant Topping: Mix together all ingredients in small bowl and follow directions above.

Fiesta Meat Loaf Recipe











Fiesta Meat Loaf Recipe

MEATLOAF RECIPES INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or pork or a mixture of both
  • 3/4 cup dry plain bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup tomato-based salsa, divided
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped mild green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
MEATLOAF RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). In large bowl, combine all ingredients, reserving 1/4 cup salsa; mix well.
2. In ungreased 1 1/2 or 2-quart casserole or 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, shape meat mixture into loaf.
3. Bake for 50 minutes. Remove from oven. Spoon remaining salsa over top of loaf. Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer registers 160*F (70*C)...enjoy the meatloaf recipe ! Makes 6 servings.
Meatloaf-recipes: florentine-beef-pinwheel.