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Meatloaf recipe options

novamc1 — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:10:03 GMT

Considering the lively meatloaf discussion that began here earlier, thought maybe we coulld have a separate thread about the dish

Over the years, I've saved about 25 recipes for meatloaf from many different sources, even though I don't make it these days, because DH likes his beef made more simply.

Just dragged out the file and saw all these possible add-ins to meatloaf......which make me want to make some, regardless of what DH wants!

Packet of dry onion soup mix

Packet of Ranch Dressing mix

Sour cream and soft bread crumbs mixed with the meat

chopped onion and green pepper

chopped red pepper

red pepper flakes

A-1 Steak Sauce mixed with Stove Top stuffing mix

And of course, possible toppings such as bacon and/or cheese slices, ketchup/mustard/brown sugar/Worcestershire sauce.

Any other ideas out there?

One creative way to bake meatloaf that I saw years ago was to pack the meat mixture into a Bundt pan

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

deepwaterdotter — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:22:22 GMT

I like to add 1/4 tsp ground ginger to my meat mixture for zip.

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

Sooner — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:28:11 GMT

My recipe: Good quality ground been, preferably 85/15 or so, and some good thick tomato salsa--not the watery kind. Pour a little salsa in, mix with meat, put in a pan and bake.

If you want it hotter, add spice or hot sauce. Pour a little ketchup on top before it is completely done and bake some more.

NO bread crumbs, eggs, etc. Salsa will have what you need. You don't want it wet with salsa, but just mix in a good ratio to make the meat cohesive meatloaf texture.

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

depglass — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:14:10 GMT

My meatloaf comes from Ann Landers many years ago. She added Lipton onion soup, one package for 2 lbs of ground beef. My only "must" is Panko bread crumbs. If I run out and use crackers or bread it just doesn't taste the same. Another "must" is mix it by hand, not an electric mixer.

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

Eileen in Virginia — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:42:10 GMT

I bake my meatloaf in a regular baking dish vs. a meatloaf pan. I like to use diced onion & green pepper, soft breadcrumbs with milk, powdered marjoram and 1 egg for each pound of ground beef. Form it into a loaf in the pan, then coat with BBQ sauce. Bake at 350 until the internal temperature is 160.

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

KathyM23 — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:42:24 GMT

DH uses Lipton's onion soup. And adds some mozzarella cheese to a basic meatloaf recipe

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catter70 — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:10:12 GMT

I no longer cook, but I always added Gulden's mustard, some ketchup, diced onion, diced green pepper, quaker oats and egg. Then I would top it with more ketchup.

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nada54 — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:58:04 GMT

Tyler Florence has a great one on The Food network that I love to make. I believe its called Dads meat loaf He makes this delicious 'relish' to go with it. Its the best.

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RedTop — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:49:09 GMT

The Cooks Country Italian meatloaf is one of the very best I've tried, as I like a moist meatloaf with sauce.

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cindyNC — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:24:04 GMT

My recipe is very simple

1 lb leanest ground beef you can buy...or ground sirloin

chop 1-2 onions, add worcheshire sauce and microwave to soften onions and let cool.

1 beaten egg

panko bread crumbs

cheese: cheddar w/swiss or some parmesian

maybe a dash of A1

Sprinkle some parmesan on top and bake for an hour at 350 degrees.

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

novamc1 — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:47:15 GMT

I like to use panko crumbs in many things and thought just this morning about adding them to meatloaf.

But I really want the Kikkoman brand, which is sold out lately every time I've looked, including today at Publix. My supply is down to only a little left.

They had other types, but I want what I want, and nothing else will do.

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

Luvsmyfam — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:08:58 GMT

@novamc1 since meatloaf is one of my favorites,im always trying to improve it.ive never put ranch seasoning in it,but sure going to try it next time.thanks for that tip!

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

AuntG — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 01:25:55 GMT

No favorite recipe for me. With so many variations, I make my meatloaf differently just about every time. One 'must have' ingredient is a splash of barbeque sauce - I'll add a few tablespoons to the mix even when it is not called for.

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VanSleepy — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:32:20 GMT

Smashed Ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

homedecor1 — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:48:25 GMT

My 10 yr old GD is becoming quite a good cook. They visited us last week & I must say I got spoiled.

One of the best meatloafs I've had she made using her dads recipe. Nothing fancy but it was moist & tasty. They used the regular ingredients - 1 1b. 80/20 ground beef + 1/2 lb. ground pork (here they don't sell meatloaf mix in meat dept).

Added ketchup, spices and panko breadcrumbs, eggs. The topping was a mixture of worcestershire sauce, ketchup & panko.

They formed it and baked on cookie sheet. No grease like in loaf pan.

The next night she made homemade guacamole, taco bar and black bean & corn salsa.

The last night she made a marinara sauce and homemade raviolis, antipasto salad and meatballs -- now, you know why I'm spoiled! Boy, I miss my "personal" chef!

Meatloaf is my favorite especially for sandwiches on white bread (a childhood fav!). Spouse is a meat & potatoes guy so it was nice for a change.

Re: Meatloaf recipe options

beach-mom — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:57:13 GMT

I think I already posted our favorite basic recipe in the other thread, but if you want something different this is also one of our favorites. I posted it here in 2020.

French Meatloaf

2 lbs. ground beef

2/3 c. dry bread crumbs

2/3 c. chopped shallots

2/3 c. Gruyere cheese

3Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1/3 c. milk

2 tsp. thyme

4 eggs, hard boiled

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Pack 1/2 of the meatloaf mixture into a large greased loaf pan. Lay down the hard boiled eggs on top in a row lengthwise, end to end. Cover with remaining meatloaf mixture so eggs are completely covered. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Spread 2 more Tbsp. Dijon mustard on top and bake an additional 25 minutes until done.