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bates motel meatloaf

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

A must have recipe when you've got growing hungry male-type teenagers to fill up. You can easily double or even triple this recipe if needed It is wonderfully flavorful and a great meal anytime.

(3 ratings)
yield 2 -4
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For bates motel meatloaf

  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 md
    white onion, chopped fine
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1 md
    rib celery, chopped fine
  • 1 c
    cracker crumbs, finely crushed
  • 2 sm
    cans hunts tomato sauce
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 to 2 tsp
    chili seasoning (https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/mexican/do-it-yourself-chili-powder-by-sallye.html?p=1)
  • 1 dash
    worcestershire sauce (optional)

How To Make bates motel meatloaf

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350º Peel and quarter onion, place pieces in food processor Remove stems, veins & seeds from bell peppers, cut into quarters & add to food processor Cut celery ribs into 2" lengths and add to food processor Pulse together until finely minced. Leave in processor bowl for now.
  • 2
    Place crushed crackers in large mixing bowl. Lightly beat egg, add milk and 1 can of tomato sauce and mix together Add to crackers and stir rogether. Allow to set for a few minutes so crackers will absorb liquid. Add more milk if too dry
  • 3
    Pour vegetables from food processor into cracker mix Add salt, pepper and chili mix and blend together ***NOTE: You can use your preferred blend of chili seasoning in place of my homemade mix.
  • 4
    Add meat to cracker mixture With hands, mix meat and crumb mixture together, making sure veggies and crumb mix are spread evenly throughout the meat Form into a loaf shape and place in baking dish (I use my large cast iron skillet) Slowly pour the remaining can of tomato sauce over the entire loaf
  • 5
    Place baking dish in oven on middle rack and cook for 30 minutes After 30 minutes, turn heat to 400º and cook for another 10-15 minutes to brown. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before plating
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