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best meatloaf ever

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Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
@BreadandSoupLady
Vancouver, BC

This makes a very big meatloaf so there will be wonderful leftovers for sandwiches the next day if you have a small family. I rarely buy luncheon meats because of the chemicals used in the manufacture. This meatloaf is a good substitute for supermarket luncheon meats. You can substitute whatever cheese you like. Optional step after making the mixture: make a very small patty from a bit of the meatloaf mixture and cook it in a frying pan. Taste for seasoning. If it needs more salt or pepper, add the seasoning to the meatloaf mixture before putting it on the cooking sheet or loaf pan.

yield 8 - 12 depending on appetite
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For best meatloaf ever

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lb
    ground pork
  • 1 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 2 or more clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    large flake oatmeal (or whatever you have)
  • 1 c
    milk or 1/2 c. evaporated milk + 1/2 c. water
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese (or your preference)
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground pepper
  • few dash
    hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp
    Worcestershire sauce
  • GLAZE INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    hot sauce

How To Make best meatloaf ever

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, pour the milk over the oatmeal and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Mix well but gently. Best tool for this is your clean hands. Then add the cheese and the oatmeal mixture.
  • 4
    Line a baking sheet or a big loaf pan with parchment (to make clean up easier) and form a mound on the baking sheet or fill the loaf pan with the meat mixture. Your choice.
  • 5
    Whisk together the glaze ingredients and brush over the meatloaf. Bake 45 to 50 minutes until done (160 to 165 degrees F on a thermometer. Allow to cool on a rack for 10 minutes to firm up. Slice and serve.
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