Dads Meatloaf with Tomato Relish is a classic American comfort food that is sure to please the whole family. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with ground beef, pork, and veal, and is topped with a sweet and tangy tomato relish. The meatloaf is typically served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a side of gravy. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat, and it is also a great make-ahead meal.
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DAD'S MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, add all meatloaf ingredients and mix with your hands until combined. Do NOT overmix it! Divide the mixture between two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans and set aside.
- For the glaze, in a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, ketchup, and mustard. Brush the top of each meatloaf with a thick coat of the glaze. Transfer to the oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle registers 150 degrees F, about 45 minutes.
- Let the meatloaves rest for 10 to 15 minutes, unmold, cut into slices, and serve.
DAD'S MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO RELISH
This beef and pork meatloaf is topped with strips of bacon, backed to perfection and served with an easy homemade tomato relish.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories bake,beef,bread,comfort food,eggs and dairy,herbs,Main,pork,tomatoes,vegetables
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 - 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Coat a skillet with a 2-count of oil and place over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic, and bay leaves for a few minutes to create a base flavor. Throw in the red peppers and cook them for a couple of minutes to soften. Now add the tomatoes; adding them at this point lets them hold their shape and prevents them from disintegrating. Stir in the parsley, ketchup, and Worcestershire; season with salt and pepper. Simmer the relish for 5 minutes to pull all the flavors together. Remove it from the heat; you should have about 4 cups of relish.
- Place the torn white bread in a bowl and add the milk to just barely cover, swish the bread around in the milk and let it sit while you get the rest of the ingredients for the meat loaf together.
- This is where you get your hands dirty! In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and pork with 1 1/2 cups of the tomato relish, the eggs, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and add the soaked bread to the meat mixture. To test, fry a small "hamburger" patty of the meatloaf until cooked; the patty should hold together but still have a soft consistency. Taste the patty for seasoning.
- Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Transfer the meat mixture to the center of the cookie sheet and form into a log about 9 inches long and about 4 inches wide. Coat the top of the meatloaf with another 1/2 cup of the tomato relish. Lay the bacon across the top lengthwise.
- Bake the meatloaf for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the bacon is crisp and the meatloaf is firm. Rotate the meat loaf while it's baking every now and then to insure that the bacon browns evenly. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it cool a bit before slicing. Serve with the remaining tomato relish on the side. Unbelievably moist!
DAD'S - OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF
A slight variation on Tyler Florence's "Dad's Meatloaf." After my sister raved about it, I tried my hand at it and it was a hit. This is a healthier version with less fat and one less egg yolk.
Provided by Red_Apple_Guy
Categories Veal
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the tomato relish, chop tomatoes, peppers, and onions into a medium dice. Saute over high heat. Finish with ketchup. Lower heat. Reduce to a simmer.
- For the Meatloaf, in a large mixing bowl, using a fork, combine 1/2 cup of the tomato relish, the ground meats, egg and egg white, bread crumbs, garlic and skim milk.
- Finish with olive oil, and then lightly pack into a 9-inch loaf pan.
- Cover with half the remaining relish and place in the middle of a preheated 350 degree oven.
- Bake for 45 minutes to one hour or until the center of the meat loaf reaches 170 degrees.
- Allow meatloaf to cool 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with additional relish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 329.9, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.8, Protein 21.2
MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO RELISH
I guarantee that this will be the VERY BEST MEATLOAF you will have ever had. If you have any questions e-mail me: [email protected]
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories Pork
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Coat a skillet with a 2-count of oil and place over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, garlic, and bay leaves for a few minutes to create a base flavor. Throw in the red peppers and cook them for a couple of minutes to soften. Now add the tomatoes; adding them at this point lets them hold their shape and prevents them from disintegrating. Stir in the parsley, ketchup, and Worcestershire; season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the relish for 5 minutes to mix all the flavors together. Remove it from the heat; you should have about 4 cups of relish.
- Place the torn white bread in a bowl and add the milk to just barely cover, swish the bread around in the milk and let it sit while you get the rest of the ingredients for the meat loaf together.
- This is where you get your hands dirty! In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and pork with 1 1/2 cups of the tomato relish, the eggs, and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and add the soaked bread to the meat mixture. To test, fry a small "hamburger" patty of the meatloaf until cooked; the patty should hold together but still have a soft consistency. Taste the patty for seasoning.
- Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Transfer the meat mixture to the center of the cookie sheet and form into a log about 9 inches long and about 4 inches wide.
- Coat the top of the meatloaf with another 1/2 cup of the tomato relish. Lay the bacon across the top lengthwise.
- Bake the meatloaf for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the bacon is crisp and the meatloaf is firm.
- Rotate the cookie sheet while it's baking every now and then to insure that the bacon browns evenly.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it cool a bit before slicing. Serve with the remaining tomato relish on the side. The meatloaf will be unbelievably moist!
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatloaf.
- Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the meatloaf together and keep it moist.
- Add an egg to the meat mixture to help bind it together.
- Season the meatloaf generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, or until it is cooked through.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the meatloaf with tomato relish, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Conclusion:
Dad's Meatloaf with Tomato Relish is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. The meatloaf is moist and flavorful, and the tomato relish adds a tangy sweetness that complements the meatloaf perfectly. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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