Best Mystery Meat Loaf Recipes

Mom's Secret Ingredient Meatloaf image

Provided by hopeful

Categories Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -2 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 large egg
1 cup finely chopped onion (, or you can use 2-3 Tblp dried onion flakes if the kids object to actually seeing the onion)
1 cup milk
3 pieces bread, crumbed in food processor
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3-1/2 cup Heinz Chili Sauce (NO SUBSTITUTION on this ingredient)
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

Mix ground chuck with breadcrumbs.
(extra lean works well too).
Add salt,pepper and egg.
Mixing with you hands now, add the Heinz Chili Sauce and the milk.
Seperate the mixture in half and form 2 loaves.
They will both fit comfortably in a 13" by 9" pan.
Mix the topping together and spread on the top and the sides of the loaves.
Cook at 375 for one hour or 400 for 45 minutes.
Check for firmness.
Let rest for ten minutes before cutting.
Tips---------.
If you have stale bread you can lay 2 slices under each loaf and it will soak up the grease so your meatloaf is a bit leaner upon serving.
Also, you can use the Chili Sauce on top of the meatloaf instead of catsup.
This makes it spicier but my mother never did this because it would have given away her"Secret Ingredient" -- and the kids probably will like it better with catsup on top.
Enjoy!

Classic Meatloaf image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons light brown sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.