IF you are making a meatloaf from scratch,what all do you throw in there?!
Answers:
the good thing about meatloaf is that you can pretty much throw whatever you want in it!. Make it to what you like to eat!. Just remember ground beef doesn't have much taste so don't be afraid to use alot of seasoningsWww@FoodAQ@Com
Meatloaf
Serves 5-6
Ingredients
750 g lean beef mince
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1-2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
1 1/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp Lea and Perrin’s Worcestershire Sauce
400g can Wattie's Indian Style Tomatoes
1/2 cup beef stock, wine or water
Method
1!. In a large bowl, combine beef mince, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs,3 Tbsp Lea and Perrin’s Worcestershire Sauce, and half a can Wattie’s Indian Style Tomatoes, season well with salt and pepper!.
2!. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix well!. Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place in a 7-8 cup capacity lasagne style dish!.
3!. Combine the remaining 1/2 can Wattie’s Indian Style Tomatoes with 1 Tbsp Lea and Perrin’s Worcestershire sauce and beef stock, mix well and pour over the loaf!. Cook at 180°C fan for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through!. Rest the meatloaf for 5 minutes before carving thick slices!.
Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed green vegetables!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Serves 5-6
Ingredients
750 g lean beef mince
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1-2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
1 1/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp Lea and Perrin’s Worcestershire Sauce
400g can Wattie's Indian Style Tomatoes
1/2 cup beef stock, wine or water
Method
1!. In a large bowl, combine beef mince, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs,3 Tbsp Lea and Perrin’s Worcestershire Sauce, and half a can Wattie’s Indian Style Tomatoes, season well with salt and pepper!.
2!. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix well!. Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place in a 7-8 cup capacity lasagne style dish!.
3!. Combine the remaining 1/2 can Wattie’s Indian Style Tomatoes with 1 Tbsp Lea and Perrin’s Worcestershire sauce and beef stock, mix well and pour over the loaf!. Cook at 180°C fan for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through!. Rest the meatloaf for 5 minutes before carving thick slices!.
Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed green vegetables!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
As a vegetarian I use TVP instead of meat, but the other ingrediants probably aren't too far off a meat-based recipe I figure!.
Egg or flax seed to bind it together
Bread crumbs
Salt
Pepper
Ketchup
Minced Onion
Shredded Carrot
Soy sauce
Cooked rice and instant oatmeal (I don't think these two are common in most meat based recipes, but I've seen them in some)
That's the basic stuff I use!. I usually put a twist on it such as adding Indian spices (or curry powder in a pinch) or adding italian blend and oregano with a little tomato sauce and mozzarella on top!. If I want a real basic "meatloaf" I just put bbq sauce or mushroom gravy on the top!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Egg or flax seed to bind it together
Bread crumbs
Salt
Pepper
Ketchup
Minced Onion
Shredded Carrot
Soy sauce
Cooked rice and instant oatmeal (I don't think these two are common in most meat based recipes, but I've seen them in some)
That's the basic stuff I use!. I usually put a twist on it such as adding Indian spices (or curry powder in a pinch) or adding italian blend and oregano with a little tomato sauce and mozzarella on top!. If I want a real basic "meatloaf" I just put bbq sauce or mushroom gravy on the top!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Meatloaf
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can condensed French onion soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; pack into a meatloaf pan or large (9x5x3-inch) loaf pan!. Bake at 350° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes!. Let rest a few minutes before slicing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can condensed French onion soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; pack into a meatloaf pan or large (9x5x3-inch) loaf pan!. Bake at 350° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes!. Let rest a few minutes before slicing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are as many meatloaf recipes as there are people!.!.!.My best friend makes hers with cream of mushroom soup!.
I like to mix ground beef and ground pork together!.1 1/2 pounds beef to 1/2 pound of ground pork
combine and add 1 cup of finely chopped onions ,and 1/2 cup finely diced green peppers!.!.add one egg,1 1/2 tsp salt,1/2 cup ketchup,2 eggs,,,and one cup of bread crumbs!.!.!.combine but don't over mix!.!.!.it will make it rubbery!.
shape into a loaf and bake 1 hour at 350!.
Ideas
bake in a muffin pan!.!.!.everyone has their own little meat loaf(or small loaf pans)
or
"Frost" with mashed potatoes!.!.!.sprinkle with cheese and put back in the oven until golden brown:)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I like to mix ground beef and ground pork together!.1 1/2 pounds beef to 1/2 pound of ground pork
combine and add 1 cup of finely chopped onions ,and 1/2 cup finely diced green peppers!.!.add one egg,1 1/2 tsp salt,1/2 cup ketchup,2 eggs,,,and one cup of bread crumbs!.!.!.combine but don't over mix!.!.!.it will make it rubbery!.
shape into a loaf and bake 1 hour at 350!.
Ideas
bake in a muffin pan!.!.!.everyone has their own little meat loaf(or small loaf pans)
or
"Frost" with mashed potatoes!.!.!.sprinkle with cheese and put back in the oven until golden brown:)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Saltine crackers, a couple of eggs, vegetable soup in beef stock, small pieces of potato, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and LOVE!
Oh and I use a stoneware loaf pan, it works wonders!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Oh and I use a stoneware loaf pan, it works wonders!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I havent eaten meatloaf in so long but I like it with mushrooms onions and tomatoes sometimes I dont use tomatoes and just have it with gravy insteadWww@FoodAQ@Com
whatever you want in there!
my is ground hamburger or ground turkey
brown sugar
BBQ sauce
3 eggs
crackers
breadcrumbs
onions
green peppersWww@FoodAQ@Com
my is ground hamburger or ground turkey
brown sugar
BBQ sauce
3 eggs
crackers
breadcrumbs
onions
green peppersWww@FoodAQ@Com
1 egg per lb
breadcrumbs
chopped onion, garlic
worchestershire sauce
red wine
salt pepper
parmesan cheeseWww@FoodAQ@Com
breadcrumbs
chopped onion, garlic
worchestershire sauce
red wine
salt pepper
parmesan cheeseWww@FoodAQ@Com
BEST MEATLOAF
BASIC MIX:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 c!. fresh Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water or beef stock (can use bouillon)
3 tbsp!. Balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp!. brown sugar
2 tbsp!. Dijon mustard
2 tsp!. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c!. Parmesan, grated (optional)
In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, ketchup, Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and water/beef stock!.
In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, green bell pepper, parsley, chopped garlic, egg, seasonings, 3/4 cup of tomato mixture, and optionally, Parmesan cheese!.
Form into loaf!. Place into shallow 7 by 10 in!. pan or bread loaf tin, lightly oiled!. Pour remaining liquid over meat loaf to coat!. Bake in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven for one hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with ketchup or your favorite barbecue sauce!.
Optional Variations:
Choose one:
1!. Eliminate salt, bouillon, and substitute 3 tablespoon onion soup mix!. Sprinkle top with tomato soup and crushed crackers instead!.
2!. Use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of bread crumbs!.
3!. If you have leftover bread, especially Italian or French bread, substitute milk for the water listed in recipe, and soak about 2 cups bread in the milk prior to mixing into the meat mixture!. Squeeze out the excess slightly before adding!. Substitute this bread for the bread crumbs!. After mixing everything together, you can also form this meat mixture into meatballs and fry in 1/2 inch olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet (such as cast iron)!. If making Italian meatballs, leave out the brown sugar and Dijon mustard, but be sure to use the Parmesan cheese!. Season the oil in the pan with 2-3 whole cloves garlic (don't chop it up or it will burn instead of just roasting)!.
4!. If you're in a hurry, you may use as a substitute 2 cups of barbecue sauce and eliminate the following ingredients:
1 c!. ketchup
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
3 tbsp!. balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp!. of brown sugar
2 tbsp!. Dijon mustard
2 tsp!. Worcestershire sauce
5!. Eliminate the sauté crumbs!. Sauté this mixture with onion and garlic for 5 minutes and layer a casserole with no-cook lasagna noodles!. Place meat mixture to cover noodles!. Add a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and:
1/3 pound ricotta mixed with one egg
1/4 c!. freshly chopped Italian parsley or 1 c!. fresh spinach
1/2 pound grated mozzarella cheese
Cover with another layer of noodles, and top with 1 large can of tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 teaspoon each basil and oregano!. Place in 325 degree oven 60 minutes or until bubbly, basting occasionally with sauce to prevent lasagna from drying out!.
6!. Form meat mixture into large doughnut shapes, approximately 6-7 inches across!. When forming the doughnut, don't allow the center to actually become a doughnut hole; just thin it out, leaving a well in the center!. Optionally, brush with ketchup!. Crush 8-10 Saltine or Ritz crackers into crumbs and sprinkle over the doughnut shaped burger, concentrating the excess crumbs into the center!. Sprinkle with onion and garlic powder and a liberal dose of soy sauce, allowing a 1/2 spoon or so to form in the well!. This can optionally be topped with cheese and canned mushrooms if desired!. Place in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes or so, according to size, until the juices run clear and meat doughnut is done!. Served with meat drippings as topping, there is no need for a bun!. This is a fast and easy low-carb lunch!
7!. Place 3-4 strips of bacon lengthwise along the top of the meatloaf!. Garnish with rings of green or red bell pepper and bake as usual!. 8!. Use your imagination, get creative, and enjoyWww@FoodAQ@Com
BASIC MIX:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 c!. fresh Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water or beef stock (can use bouillon)
3 tbsp!. Balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp!. brown sugar
2 tbsp!. Dijon mustard
2 tsp!. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c!. Parmesan, grated (optional)
In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, ketchup, Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and water/beef stock!.
In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, green bell pepper, parsley, chopped garlic, egg, seasonings, 3/4 cup of tomato mixture, and optionally, Parmesan cheese!.
Form into loaf!. Place into shallow 7 by 10 in!. pan or bread loaf tin, lightly oiled!. Pour remaining liquid over meat loaf to coat!. Bake in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven for one hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with ketchup or your favorite barbecue sauce!.
Optional Variations:
Choose one:
1!. Eliminate salt, bouillon, and substitute 3 tablespoon onion soup mix!. Sprinkle top with tomato soup and crushed crackers instead!.
2!. Use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of bread crumbs!.
3!. If you have leftover bread, especially Italian or French bread, substitute milk for the water listed in recipe, and soak about 2 cups bread in the milk prior to mixing into the meat mixture!. Squeeze out the excess slightly before adding!. Substitute this bread for the bread crumbs!. After mixing everything together, you can also form this meat mixture into meatballs and fry in 1/2 inch olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet (such as cast iron)!. If making Italian meatballs, leave out the brown sugar and Dijon mustard, but be sure to use the Parmesan cheese!. Season the oil in the pan with 2-3 whole cloves garlic (don't chop it up or it will burn instead of just roasting)!.
4!. If you're in a hurry, you may use as a substitute 2 cups of barbecue sauce and eliminate the following ingredients:
1 c!. ketchup
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
3 tbsp!. balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp!. of brown sugar
2 tbsp!. Dijon mustard
2 tsp!. Worcestershire sauce
5!. Eliminate the sauté crumbs!. Sauté this mixture with onion and garlic for 5 minutes and layer a casserole with no-cook lasagna noodles!. Place meat mixture to cover noodles!. Add a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and:
1/3 pound ricotta mixed with one egg
1/4 c!. freshly chopped Italian parsley or 1 c!. fresh spinach
1/2 pound grated mozzarella cheese
Cover with another layer of noodles, and top with 1 large can of tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 teaspoon each basil and oregano!. Place in 325 degree oven 60 minutes or until bubbly, basting occasionally with sauce to prevent lasagna from drying out!.
6!. Form meat mixture into large doughnut shapes, approximately 6-7 inches across!. When forming the doughnut, don't allow the center to actually become a doughnut hole; just thin it out, leaving a well in the center!. Optionally, brush with ketchup!. Crush 8-10 Saltine or Ritz crackers into crumbs and sprinkle over the doughnut shaped burger, concentrating the excess crumbs into the center!. Sprinkle with onion and garlic powder and a liberal dose of soy sauce, allowing a 1/2 spoon or so to form in the well!. This can optionally be topped with cheese and canned mushrooms if desired!. Place in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes or so, according to size, until the juices run clear and meat doughnut is done!. Served with meat drippings as topping, there is no need for a bun!. This is a fast and easy low-carb lunch!
7!. Place 3-4 strips of bacon lengthwise along the top of the meatloaf!. Garnish with rings of green or red bell pepper and bake as usual!. 8!. Use your imagination, get creative, and enjoyWww@FoodAQ@Com