If you're looking for a hearty and comforting recipe that will delight your family and friends, look no further than a crisscross meat loaf. This classic American dish is made with ground beef, bread crumbs, and spices, and is typically topped with a tangy sauce. But what sets this meat loaf apart from the rest is its unique presentation, with a crisscross pattern cut into the top that allows the sauce to seep in and flavor every bite. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce or something a little more adventurous, this recipe has all the elements you need for a delicious and memorable meal.
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GRANNY'S CLASSIC MEATLOAF
The best easy meatloaf recipe you can make using ground beef and a tasty meatloaf sauce on top is Granny's Classic Meatloaf.
Provided by Krissy Allori
Categories Main Course
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven or grill to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Melt butter in saute pan over medium heat. Cook onions until fragrant and slightly brown while stirring occasionally, about 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt and cooked onions and garlic. Use hands to mix well, but try not to over work the meat. Shape into loaf on parchment lined baking sheet. Use sharp knife to cut a criss cross pattern on top.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. While meatloaf is cooking, combine ketchup with mustard and brown sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
- After 40 minutes of cooking, spread ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf and continue baking for about 30-35 minutes to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 633 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEST EVER MEAT LOAF
The best meat loaf I have ever found. Try it and you will see.
Provided by Matt O
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add crumbled bread and stir until dissolved. Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, and carrot into bread mixture; transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Combine brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl; spread over meat mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1227.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
MEATLOAF
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine the meat, panko, milk, bell peppers, onion, garlic, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, coriander, onion powder, salt, black pepper, white pepper and eggs in a large mixing bowl. By hand, fold all the ingredients together until thoroughly mixed. Remove a small amount of the mixture and sear it in clarified butter in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, to test for flavor and consistency. The meat may appear under-seasoned; this is okay.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the mushrooms and Bistro Sauce and mix thoroughly. Place the mushrooms in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl and let the excess sauce drain off and collect in a bowl; reserve for the glaze.
- Line a sheet pan with the bacon in a crisscross weave pattern. Put approximately half the meatloaf mix into the pan and spread out evenly. Make a vein of mushrooms that runs down the entire center of the pan. Take the rest of the meatloaf mix and cover the mushrooms in an even layer. Fold the bacon over the meatloaf. Flip the meatloaf over onto a lined sheet pan.
- Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Cover the meatloaf with foil and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 20 additional minutes. Combine the reserved Bistro Sauce with the ketchup and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top the meatloaf with the sauce before serving.
- Combine the tomatoes, soda, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, sriracha, raisins and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced by two-thirds, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
SECOND AVENUE DELI MEAT LOAF
A terrific meatloaf with tasty spices, from my favorite Jewish Deli in NYC, The Second Avenue Deli! It makes a delicious juicy meatloaf, You can add 1/2 lb ground pork if you like.
Provided by Miss V
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat corn oil in a large skillet, and saute onions until light golden brown. Add garlic at the last minute, and brown quickly. Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon, and saute green peppers in remaining oil. Add to bowl, and refrigerate.
- Cut crusts off bread, cube and soften with water in a strainer. Squeeze out excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly blend meats and bread, working them together with your hands lightly. Add onion-garlic- green pepper mixture and all the other ingredients, Blend thoroughly.
- Place mixture in a loaf pan and score a crisscross design along the top with a knife. Bake 50 minutes, pour off accumulated fat, add your favorite tomato sauce, and continue baking for 20 minutes more.
CRUSTY MEATLOAF
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the beef with half of the egg whites. Soften the oats in the wine and add them to the meat along with the garlic, onion, milk, tomato paste, parsley and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into two loaves. Place them on a rack in a shallow baking pan that will hold them without crowding.
- Mix the bread crumbs with the remaining egg whites and frost the loaves all over with this mixture. Bake about 1 1/2 hours, until the loaves are crusty and brown. Serve at once or allow to cool, then refrigerate. The loaves can be reheated -- whole or sliced -- in a conventional oven or a microwave oven or sliced and used for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
JAMES BEARD'S OLD-FASHIONED MEAT LOAF
A meatloaf is capable of infinite variations with spices and ingredients. The combination of meats in this version makes this dish more delicious and firm. Bake it free form on a baking sheet or shallow pan, not in a loaf pan, or it will be mushy. It goes great with mashed potatoes or rice. This satisfying dish is adapted from The New James Beard (1981).
Provided by Cooking Beast
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meats, onions, carrots, and spices. Mix well.
- Add in the eggs, milk, bread crumbs, and mix well.
- Place half of the mixture on a greased, shallow baking pan. Place hard boiled eggs (without shells, of course) end-to-end in a line through the loaf. Place remaining amount of mixture on top and form into a loaf with your hands.
- Place strips of bacon atop loaf in an attractive criss-cross pattern.
- Bake at 350 F for 90-120 minutes, depending upon how thick you have formed the loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.8, Fat 54.7, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 444.7, Sodium 1274.6, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 67
MEAT LOAF FROM THE SLOW COOKER
This simple, easy-to-make meat loaf is one of my personal favorites. I'm often asked for the recipe. -Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well (mixture will be moist). Shape into a loaf. Place meat loaf in the center of the strips., In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spoon over meat loaf. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEAT LOAF
When my husband and I were first married, he refused to eat meat loaf because he said it was bland and dry. Then I prepared this version, and it became his favorite meal. -Suzanne Codner, Starbuck, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut two 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble an X. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., Combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a round loaf; place in center of strips in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°. , In a small bowl, whisk ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over meat loaf. Cook until heated through, about 15 minutes longer. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MEAT LOAF WITH CHILI SAUCE
I used to serve this meat loaf in my cafe, where so many of my customers asked for it. I adapted the recipe for my slow cooker at home, where it's quite popular, too. -Robert Cox, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 9-in. round loaf. Place loaf in center of strips in slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°. If desired, spoon additional chili sauce over meat loaf; let stand 10 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter., Freeze option: Cover and freeze leftover meat loaf slices in a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Reheat meat slices, covered, until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CURRIED MEATLOAF
Homespun and hearty meatloaf is topped off with a delicious vegtable sauce.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix all ingredients except Vegetable Sauce. Spread evenly in ungreased loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Bake uncovered about 1 hour 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
- Serve with Vegetable Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef. For a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use a blend of ground beef chuck and ground beef sirloin. This combination will give you the best texture and flavor.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Use a variety of seasonings. Don't just stick to salt and pepper. Add some other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or chili powder, to give your meatloaf some extra flavor.
- Wrap the meatloaf in bacon. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and juicy. You can also use pancetta or prosciutto if you prefer.
- Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan. This will help to keep the meatloaf from falling apart.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help to keep the meatloaf from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Crisscross meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful meatloaf, crispy bacon, and tangy glaze, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give crisscross meatloaf a try.
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