Best 2 Granite City Inspired Meatloaf Recipes

Are you craving a delectable and hearty meatloaf that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to the culinary haven of Granite City? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey, unveiling the secrets to crafting the ultimate Granite City-inspired meatloaf. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of blending flavors, we'll provide you with all the essential knowledge and techniques to create a meatloaf masterpiece that will leave your family and friends clamoring for more. So, put on your apron, gather your culinary tools, and prepare to embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure as we delve into the world of Granite City-inspired meatloaf.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GRANITE CITY INSPIRED MEATLOAF RECIPE

Granite City Inspired Meatloaf Recipe image

I found this online and wanted to post it here. I just cooked it last night and it came out delicious. I served it with recipe #48289 and recipe #34382. My boyfriend loves Granite City's meatloaf and we really wanted to recreate it. He actually said this was better than GC's. This is what the original poster said about the recipe "This is my 2nd attempt at copying the Granite City meatloaf. It is not quite right, but I think a substantial part of it is close. The end flavor is certainly in the ballpark."

Provided by lisak90210

Categories Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup shallot, chopped small, not minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery rib, chopped small, not minced
1 medium carrot, chopped small, not minced
1 cup Guinness stout
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup steak sauce, and
2 tablespoons steak sauce
2/3 cup ketchup, divided use
1 1/2 lbs lean hamburger, no more than 10% fat
3/4 lb pork sausage
2 large eggs
2 cups unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup brown sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Fry bacon in large pan/skillet and remove when done. Remove all but about 3 tbsp grease.
Remove pan from heat and add butter, let it sit until melted.
Add shallots, garlic and celery and saute over medium heat for about 1 minute.
Add carrots and saute for about 1 minute.
Add Guinness, bouillon cubes, pepper and stir well. Add 1/3 cup steak sauce and 1/3 cup ketchup. Return to simmer/very low boil and let simmer for about 90 seconds. Remove from heat.
Chop fried bacon. Combine hamburger, pork, eggs, bread crumbs, and bacon in large mixing bowl; mix well with spoon or hands.
Add brown sugar and shallot and Guinness mixture from pan and mix well.
Knead until consistently moist - add more bread crumbs if too wet, or more Guinness if too dry - it should be a moist but not wet consistency. (we ended up adding more breadcrumbs. I would guess we used at least 3 cups total) Form into an evenly shaped loaf in a large pan - this will NOT fit in a normal meatloaf pan.
Wipe top and sides with the remaining 1/3 ketchup mixed with the remaining 2 tbsp steak sauce.
Bake about 75 minutes in preheated oven at 350 degrees F - until center of loaf measures 160+ with meat thermometer.

CENTRAL CITY CAFE - GRANNY FAYE'S MEATLOAF

Central City Cafe - Granny Faye's Meatloaf image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 pounds ground beef
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 cup cracker crumbs
Ketchup, as needed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except ketchup. Knead mixture and place into a loaf pan. In a large shallow pan, add 1-inch of water, place the meatloaf pan in the center and cover with foil. Bake for approximately 1 hour.
Drain water, remove foil, cover meatloaf with ketchup and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.

Tips:

Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
Add plenty of seasonings to the meat mixture, such as garlic, onion, oregano, thyme, and salt and pepper.
Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the ingredients together and keep the meatloaf moist.
Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
Top the meatloaf with a glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This Granite City Inspired Meatloaf recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family dinner or potluck. The combination of ground beef and ground pork makes for a moist and flavorful meatloaf, and the glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor. Serve this meatloaf with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a dinner roll for a complete meal. You can also enjoy leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.