Meatloaf – THE Recipe
Meatloaf belongs in the repertoire of any cook and if you’re going to make one, why not make the best! What makes a great meatloaf? I’m glad you asked and it’s a combination of flavor, texture and appearance.
We begin with a classic mix of beef, veal and pork, then season it well for maximum flavor. The onion is a little chunky and that adds flavor and texture to this medium dense loaf. Then we top it off with a tangy, tasty glaze like the cherry on a sundae.
This meatloaf has it all, wrapped in a fool-proof package of instructions. It makes a terrific main course aaand it makes a fabulous meatloaf burger using leftovers.
Wait, who am I kidding? There won’t be any leftovers, so do as I do and make two meatloaf at the same time!
I have one bit of advice before you make your next meatloaf. Never mutilate one again removing it from the pan. Buy a pan like this for easy removal and to slice easier than pie. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/3 pound each ground pork, ground veal and 93% fat free ground beef
- 1–1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup yellow onion – diced
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 extra large egg + 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 3 TBL ketchup
- 1–1/2 TBL worcestershire sauce
- 3 tsp dried parsley
- 1–1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves – ground with a micro-plane
- 1–1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Sugared Ketchup Glaze:
- 6 TBL ketchup
- 3 TBL packed brown sugar
- 1–1/2 TBL red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Whisk together the breadcrumbs, dried parsley, salt, black pepper and smoked paprika
- In a separate bowl beat the egg and extra yolk lightly and whisk in the milk, worcestershire sauce, 3 TBL ketchup and micro-planed garlic
- Knead together the meats in a large bowl until evenly mixed
- Add the egg mixture and mix again until evenly mixed
- Add the bread crumb mixture 1/3 at a time and again mix until it is combined
- Mix until you have a homogenous loaf. The longer you mix the more dense it will become
- Transfer to a loaf pan and press it in evenly and firmly
- Whisk the glaze topping together and cover the meatloaf evenly with a spatula
- Bake uncovered for 60 minutes
- Remove and let it rest for 10 minutes minimum so it won’t fall apart
- Use a knife to separate the meatloaf from the sides of the pan if necessary and lift it out with the nifty handles on each end!
- Slice and serve