Best Upsidedown Meatloaf Recipes

UPSIDE-DOWN BARBEQUE MEATLOAF

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When I've made 'barbeque meatloaf' before I've simply used the standard spoon-the-glaze-on-top-of-the-loaf-and-bake-it method. This time I wanted to line the loaf pan with some of the sauce, press the meat in, and let it roast in the goodness. I was envisioning a beautiful, glossy finish when I turned it on to the serving platter. It wasn't quite as aesthetically pleasing as I hoped (ugly). But, hey--this is quick and dirty home cooking. It may not have looked good, but it tasted fine!

Provided by Chef John

Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ¾ pounds very cold ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup barbeque sauce (such as SFQ®), or to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mix ground beef, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, celery salt, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl with your hands.
Stir breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce into meat mixture until thoroughly combined; form into a loaf shape.
Spread barbeque sauce out into the bottom of a loaf pan; place meatloaf on top of barbeque sauce and press into pan.
Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain the fat from the loaf pan and invert pan over a plate to transfer meatloaf. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1654.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

UPSIDEDOWN MEATLOAF

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I found this recipe 25 years ago and and have been tweaking it ever since to make it our family favorite! It is the only meatloaf my family asks for! It is requested at church potlucks!

Provided by Kellene Ruddick

Categories Meatloafs

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c ketchup
3 lb ground beef
3 eggs
1 pkg ritz crackers (1 sleeve) crumbled
1 medium onion chopped small
1 medium bell pepper chooped small
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 Tbsp garlic powder

Steps:

1. Press brown sugar tightly in bottom of loaf pan. Spread ketchup evenly on top of the brown sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the rest of the ingredients. Form into a loaf and place on top of the brown sugar/ketchup in the loaf pan.
3. Bake meatloaf in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until juices run clear.
4. To serve, invert loaf pan on serving dish. Allow just a moment for all of the juices to flow down over the meatloaf onto the serving dish. Slice to desired thickness. Serve with your favorite creamed potatoes. The "gravy" from the meatloaf on your creamed potatoes is to die for!!! Bon apetite!