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Homestyle Meatloaf

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An Old Family Favorite...my father's meatloaf recipe is easy to make, moist and flavorful. I don't consider it to be unique or unusual, as it is just a very delicious, balanced recipe. The soft fresh bread crumbs, evaporated milk and egg combine to make it less dense and the parsley adds a nice taste. The free-form shape adds a touch of rustic charm. Often times, my father will use rye or sourdough bread for making his crumbs, making for a subtle yet interesting change of taste. Leftovers, if there are any, make a delicious hearty sandwich the next day.

"I must say this is a wonderful meatloaf recipe. I only cook for 2 these days so I adjusted the recipe accordingly. I also mix my meats 3 to 1 beef and pork respectively. The loaf has an amazing depth of flavor and in spite of looking long and labor intensive it comes together quickly. The Hubs loved it. In fact as I post he is sitting on the back porch smiling and rubbing his tummy. I have already recorded my adjustments and filed the recipe in my fave files. BTW I gave this recipe a metal. Thanks" - PRL182

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Ground Beef

(4.7, 139) 93% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
-- Glaze --
1/2 cupKetchup
1 tablespoonCider vinegar
1 teaspoonGround cumin
DashWorcestershire Sauce
DashHot pepper sauce
1 tablespoonHoney
-- Meatloaf --
1 1/2 poundground chuck; (85 percent lean)
3 slicesbread,; finely diced with a knife (* see note) (about 1 cup)
1/2 smallgreen bell pepper,; finely chopped (or, about 1/3 cup)
1 smallsweet onion,; finely diced (or, about 1/2 cup)
1 clovegarlic,; finely minced
2 tablespoonmolasses; (or, brown sugar)
1/2 teaspoonSalt
1/4 teaspoonBlack Pepper; freshly ground
1/8 teaspoonCelery salt
1/8 teaspoonDry mustard
1 largeegg,; (or extra-large) lightly beaten
1 tablespoonWorcestershire Sauce
1/2 cupevaporated milk,; divided (or, half-and-half or sweet milk)
1/3 cupfresh parsley,; minced

Homestyle Meatloaf Preparation

For the glaze, combine the ketchup, vinegar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and honey, set aside.

Place oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming; add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to small bowl, set aside to cool.

In a small bowl, whisk egg with molasses, salt, pepper, celery salt, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup of the evaporated milk and 1/2 the glaze mixture, until combined. Gently break-up ground beef in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs, parsley and cooked onion, bell pepper and garlic. Pour egg mixture over meat mixture and mix gently with hands until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute. If mixture sticks to bowl, add additional evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture doesn't stick. Be careful not to overmix, and avoid squeezing the meat. Transfer meat mixture onto the center of a shallow parchment paper-lined baking sheet or pan and form into a 9- by 5-inch loaf shape, avoiding air pockets. Smooth top and edges of meat loaf with moistened spatula. Bake at 350 degrees F until meatloaf is to medium doneness, an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loaf reads 155-160 degrees F, about 55 to 65 minutes. Brush the remaining glaze onto the meatloaf after it has been cooking for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, let stand 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter, and cut into thick slices.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

* Note: My father makes his fresh bread crumbs with a knife...you can make them by tearing bread slices into quarters and pulse a few times in a food processor until the crumbs reach your desired texture (three slices will make about 1 cup of soft fresh crumbs).

Notes

A second batch of glaze, simmered over medium heat until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes, is good to serve with the meatloaf.

Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 2 days, or wrap airtight and freeze up to 3 months.

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  • Calories Per Serving: 400
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    Homestyle Meatloaf Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    So much flavor! I will be making this my go to meatloaf recipe.
    6 days, 18 hours, 43 minutes ago
    2 weeks, 5 days, 3 hours, 27 minutes ago
    Amazing! I don't cook meatloaf that often but this recipe will definitely be used every time! I love cooking the onions, peppers, and garlic before baking. It gave the meatloaf a much more smooth, buttery texture!
    3 weeks, 6 days, 9 hours, 45 minutes ago
    This dish was a hit! Super easy and delicious. I have a 6 year old at home that is asking me to make it again.
    1 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 15 hours, 49 minutes ago
    Excellent. Simple and easy but tasteful.
    2 months, 2 weeks, 10 hours, 20 minutes ago
    AMAZING! Couldn't stop eating it, so excited for lunch today cos it means I can have some more
    2 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 20 hours, 1 minutes ago
    This recipe is time consuming but well worth it. Next time I think I will add some A1
    2 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 5 hours, 19 minutes ago
    Delicious! I now love meatloaf!
    3 months, 1 days, 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
    I love this recipe, I don't even change much like every recipe I read. I add more bread crumbs and a chicken, pork, chuck combination.
    3 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 7 hours, 50 minutes ago
    3 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 22 hours, 12 minutes ago
    Never had a meat loaf turn out as good as this one. Loved by all the family. So tasty!
    3 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 22 hours, 43 minutes ago
    3 months, 3 weeks, 3 hours, 21 minutes ago
    Tried this recipe and my family forbade me to ever make any other kind of meatloaf. Ever. This is super delicious!
    4 months, 3 days, 15 hours, 41 minutes ago
    4 months, 1 weeks, 23 hours, 55 minutes ago
    4 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 22 hours, 28 minutes ago
    So unbelievably awesome and easy
    5 months, 2 weeks, 6 hours, 52 minutes ago
    Yummy!!
    5 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 23 hours, 56 minutes ago
    I can't wait to try this recipe. I really like the second picture. How old is the photographer 3 or 4?
    6 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 8 hours, 57 minutes ago
    6 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 7 hours, 36 minutes ago
    Awesome recipe! I make a double batch...and save one for later. Might convenient and a family favorite.
    6 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 13 hours, 36 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. parsley
    2. Saute
    3. Bake
    4. American
    5. Ground Beef
    6. honey
    7. cumin
    8. cidar vinegar
    9. ketchup
    10. evap milk
    11. egg
    12. dry mustard
    13. celery salt
    14. brown sugar
    15. molasses
    16. garlic
    17. onion
    18. bell pepper
    19. bread crumb
    20. ground chuck
    21. meatloaf
    22. Sandwiches
    23. Main Dish
    24. Dinner
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