Kitten’s Meatloaf

Written By: kittencal on January 10, 2011 No Comment

The stuffing mixture is only optional if you are using it prepare in advance and cool, for some heat add in 2-4 teaspoons crushed chili flakes to the beef/pork mixture

Servings 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds ground beef

1/2 pound ground pork

1 medium onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced (or use 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)

1/2 cup mild Heinz chili sauce (or can use 1/4 cup of each 1/2 ketchup and chili sauce)

1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs ( more if needed)

1/4 cup milk

2 eggs, slightly beaten

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ( one more tablespoon won’t hurt!)

1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil

2 teaspoons seasoning salt ( can use white salt)

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ( or to taste)

3/4 cup ketchup

brown sugar ( start with 2 tablespoons and add in more to taste

Stuffing Mixture (this is only optional)

4 tablespoons butter

1/2 pound fresh sliced mushrooms

1 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme ( rubbed between fingers to release the oils)

2 cups fresh breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt ( or to taste)

fresh ground black pepper ( or to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Prepare a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and a baking sheet covered with foil to place underneath to catch any drippings.

Using clean hands mix together all meatloaf ingredients except the 1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup and the brown sugar, until well combined in a large bowl (adding in a little more breadcrumbs if needed).

Pack the mixture into prepared pan.

Place the pan on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any spills.

Bake for about 1 hour.

In a small bowl combine the ketchup with enough brown sugar to taste (start with 2 tablespoons adding in as much brown sugar as you desire to reach desired sweetness).

After the 1 hour of baking, remove the meat loaf (at this point you can carefully drain off some of the fat if desired) and spread the ketchup/brown sugar mixture over the top.

Place back in the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the meat loaf is pulling away from the sides of the pan.

For stuffing mixture (this is only optional)

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add in mushrooms, onion and thyme, cook stirring until the mushrooms brown and loose their moisture.

Add in the soft breadcrumbs and cook until lightly browned.

Season with salt and pepper.

Spread evenly onto the bottom layer of beef mixture, then press down slightly.

Top with layer of beef mixture and bake as stated.

You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

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