Best 6 Meatloaf California Recipes

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Enjoy the rich and satisfying flavors of California meatloaf, a culinary delight that combines succulent ground beef with the vibrant flavors of California cuisine. Discover the secrets of preparing this mouthwatering dish, from selecting the finest ingredients to perfecting the unique blend of spices that sets this meatloaf apart from the ordinary.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CALIFORNIA STYLE MEATLOAF



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Make and share this California Style Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chuckster

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup catsup
1 egg
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup breadcrumbs (2 slices torn)
1 can mushroom, drained
1 lb lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Mix well the milk,catsup,mustard and egg.
  • Add onion and bread and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and beef and mix well.
  • Turn into loaf pan.
  • Bake one hour at 350 and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 726.5, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 30.9

MEATLOAF CALIFORNIA



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This is an old family recipe with a touch of Californian flair.

Provided by Karyn Ulriksen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
¾ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced celery
2 eggs
¼ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 cup quick cooking oats, or as needed
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown mustard
½ teaspoon liquid mesquite smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, green bell pepper, celery, eggs, soy sauce, and ketchup. Season with basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Mix in 1/2 cup oats. Gradually mix in remaining oats 1/4 cup at a time until the beef mixture is firm but not stiff. Transfer to the prepared baking pan, and form into a loaf shape.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ketchup, brown mustard, mesquite smoke flavoring, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and paprika. Drizzle evenly over the meat loaf.
  • Bake meat loaf 1 hour in the preheated oven, or to a minimum temperature of 160 degrees F (72 degrees F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 787.7 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CLASSIC MEATLOAF



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Keep this meatloaf recipe handy: It's the only one you'll need.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

ALL-AMERICAN MEATLOAF



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The only thing better than a hearty meatloaf dinner is the sandwich you can make with the leftovers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 slices white bread
1 large carrot, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 celery, strings peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons ketchup
4 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground veal
8 ounces ground round
2 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus more needles for sprinkling
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4 inch-thick rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove crusts from bread, and place slices in the bowl of a food processor. Process until fine crumbs form, about 10 seconds. Transfer breadcrumbs to a large mixing bowl. Do not substitute dried breadcrumbs in this step, as they will make your meatloaf rubbery.
  • Place carrot, celery, yellow onion, garlic, and parsley in the bowl of the food processor. Process until vegetables have been minced, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice. (Chopping vegetables this way saves time and ensures that vegetables will be small enough to cook through and not be crunchy). Transfer vegetables to bowl with the breadcrumbs.
  • Add 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, pork, veal, beef, eggs, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and rosemary. Using your hands, knead the ingredients until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute. The texture should be wet, but tight enough to hold a free-form shape.
  • Set a wire baking rack into an 11-by-17-inch baking pan. Cut a 5-by-11-inch piece of parchment paper, and place over center of rack to prevent meat loaf from falling through. Using your hands, form an elongated loaf covering the parchment.
  • Place the remaining 3 tablespoons ketchup, remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the glaze over loaf. Place oil in a medium saucepan set over high heat. When oil is smoking, add red onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and golden in places. Add 3 tablespoons water, and cook, stirring, until most of the water has evaporated. Transfer onion to a bowl to cool slightly, then sprinkle onion over the meatloaf.
  • Bake 30 minutes, then sprinkle rosemary needles on top. Continue baking loaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 160 degrees. about 25 minutes more. Let meatloaf cool on rack, 15 minutes.

SOUTHERN-STYLE MEAT LOAF



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When my husband and I moved down South, we discovered our love for pimiento cheese! It adds southern flair to this meat loaf recipe. My husband loves his cheese, so he likes to add a sprinkle of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and diced jalapeno on top for an added kick. -Patricia Getson, Wilmington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/3 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 10 crackers)
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 carton (12 ounces) refrigerated pimiento cheese
Hot mashed red potatoes
Optional: shredded sharp cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add carrots and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl. Add eggs, crackers and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly, Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 15-20 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices; spread with pimento cheese. Serve with potatoes and if desired, shredded cheese and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts :

MY FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Make and share this My Favorite Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb real lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon onion powder (powder gives stronger flavor) or 1/2 tablespoon minced onion (powder gives stronger flavor)
14 saltine crackers, crushed
1/4 cup ketchup, approx
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Form into a loaf and place in a foil-lined bread pan. (There usually is about 2 inches of space on both ends between the meatloaf and the pan).
  • Making sure the top is flat to insure even cooking.
  • You can top it with extra ketchup, if desired.
  • Bake at 425°F for 45 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right meatloaf mix: Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a classic meatloaf. You can also use all beef or all pork.
  • Season the meatloaf well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the meatloaf. Some popular options include garlic, onion, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Add moisture to the meatloaf: Use ingredients like bread crumbs, oats, or eggs to help keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help the meatloaf to hold together when you cut it.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious meatloaf that will be a hit at your next meal.

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