Best Festive Meat Loaf Recipes

FESTIVE MEAT LOAF PINWHEEL

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Most people wouldn't think of serving meat loaf for a holiday gathering, but think again! It's wonderful for a crowd because its hearty, zesty flavor appeals to all. -Vera Sullivan, Amity, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 28

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
3/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
TOMATO PEPPER SAUCE:
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 17x15-in. rectangle. Cover with ham and cheese slices to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Place seam side down in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 160°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours., In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, sugar, salt and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Drain meat loaf. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

FESTIVE MEAT LOAF

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Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 eggs large
2 pounds ground beef (or part sausage)
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomato whole, cut up and juice reserved
3/4 cup crushed pork rind
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 1/2 tablespoons mustard prepared
3 pineapple slices canned
3 red maraschino cherries

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with a fork. Add beef, tomatoes with juice, crushed pork rinds, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended. Shape into a 9 x 5-inch oval. Place in an ungreased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan.2. Bake 1 hour. 3. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice, and mustard in a small saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove meat loaf from oven drain off fat. Arrange pineapple and cherries on top of loaf. Brush glaze on meat loaf and fruit keep remaining glaze warm. Bake 30 minutes longer. Slice and serve with remaining glaze.

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