CHUCK WAGON MEATLOAF

Chuck Wagon Meatloaf image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 24

MEAT LOAF:
2 lb lean ground chuck
1 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
1 c seasoned italian bread crumbs-not panko
1 c evaporated milk (like pet or carnation)
2 large slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground mustard (dry kind)
1 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
MASHED POTATOES:
4 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
1/2 c cream
1/2 c parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp butter
paprika, for garnish
parsley flakes, for garnish
FOR BBQ MEATLOAF:
prepare meat loaf the same as above. instead of baking in the oven. shape on a 1/4 inch thick cedar plank (that has soaked in water for at least 4 hours)and place meat loaf shape on the board and put on the grill with
indirect heat on both sides of the meat with temperature of 375^. leave on grill for 30 minutes or until internal temperature of meat reaches 160^. remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes and proceed with potatoes as above. then place on grill
and cook for 45 minutes -until internal temperature reaches 170^ .let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Steps:

1. Meat Loaf: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and form into a loaf on a large cookie sheet (or the cedar board for BBQ). Press meat together well to hold it's shape. Bake in oven for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170^. Remove from oven and let rest.
2. While meat is baking make the mashed potatoes. Boil potatoes in water to cover until tender when poked with a fork. Drain. Mix and mash potato with the cream,cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste and the butter. Blend well. Let potatoes get cold. Then-
3. Spread potatoes on a flat small cookie sheet and place in the freezer for 1 hour.(this keeps the potatoes from falling off the meat.) Then with your hand scoop a little at time onto the cool meat loaf -covering sides and top. Sprinkle with paprika and sprinkle with parsley. Bake in oven at 375^ for 45 minutes or until it has heated through. Check at 30 minutes so cheese potatoes do not burn. Internal temperature should read 170^. Enjoy! --- Do the same potato procedure for the BBQ loaf. When BBQ-ing the loaf make sure to put the cover down on grill. Down for the potato coating too!