If you like a meatloaf that is juicy, flavorful and will have people begging you for the recipe, try this one. I promise you will not be disappointed. If you are, my Patrick will gladly accept any leftovers you may have. 😉 Speaking of leftovers, this is great the next day on a sandwich with a slice of cheddar cheese, lettuce, mayo and tomato.
Meatloaf Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef (you can use 1/4 ground pork/lamb/veal and 3/4 ground beef for a nice change up)
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp liquid smoke
2 Tbsp minced onion
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1/4 c. ketchup
1/4 smokey bbq sauce
1 c. crushed buttery crackers (original Townhouse is what I use)
2 eggs
2 tsp chipotle sauce
1/4 c. grated parmesiano regiano (optional)
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients gently. Do not overmix. Form into an oval or rectangle of even height in a dish large enough to leave room around the entire loaf for the juices to collect. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Raise temperature to 400, remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with foil for 10 minutes to rest. Remove from baking dish onto serving platter, slice and serve.
Serve over mashed potatoes and the mushroom gravy below. Great side dishes are kale, collard greens, broccoli, asparagus or a nice salad.
Mushroom Gravy Ingredients:
1 c. sliced mushrooms (we like baby portabello)
1/2 c. chopped red onion
5 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. flour
4 Tbsp. red wine (whatever you have open will work)
2 c. chicken or beef broth or stock
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
In a medium skillet on medium heat, saute the mushrooms in 1 Tbsp of the butter and the olive oil until lightly browned and tender, then add the onion. Continue cooking over medium heat until onions are translucent. De-glaze the pan with the wine. Add 2 Tbsp of butter and flour and wisk until smooth. Add stock and reduce to simmer until reduced and thickened, about 4 or 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 Tbsp of butter, wisk well then add salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
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