Best 4 Restaurant Style Meatloaf No Bread Crumbs Recipes

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Searching for a moist and flavorful meatloaf recipe that captures the essence of a classic restaurant-style dish without using bread crumbs? Look no further! This article presents a curated collection of the best meatloaf recipes that rely on alternative ingredients to achieve a tender and savory texture. Whether you prefer a traditional beef-based meatloaf or are seeking creative variations using turkey, pork, or lamb, we have compiled a diverse selection of recipes that cater to your culinary preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your meatloaf game and impress your family and friends with restaurant-worthy creations made right in your own kitchen.

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RESTAURANT-STYLE MEATLOAF (NO BREAD CRUMBS)



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This meatloaf is from the Chez Melange Restaurant in Redondo Beach, CA., and is definitely worth the extra steps. It has a wonderful mellow blend of flavors that makes it really taste like it came from a restaurant. It's unusual in that in doesn't use bread crumbs as a filler and this was done for the texture, years before the "low carb craze." I've frozen it both cooked and uncooked, and texture does not suffer.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons butter
2 finely chopped green onions
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 lbs ground beef (or mix with part veal or pork or beef)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the green onions, regular onions, green pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Stir in salt, cumin, peppers, nutmeg, and bayleaves and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in ketchup and half and half and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Cool and remove bay leaves.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine meat, eggs (lightly beaten), worcestershire, red pepper sauce in large bowl.
  • Stir vegeable mixture into meat mixture unil well blended.
  • Spoon mixture evenly into a 9 x 5 pan or freeform the mixture (I use the 9 x 5 pan as my mold and place on rimmed cookie sheet).
  • Bake 70 minutes or until temperature of meat registers 160 degrees.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes (at least) and drain and unmold onto serving platter.

VERY GOOD MEATLOAF WITH NO FILLERS, EGGS OR BREAD CRUMBS



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We have always made this meatloaf as long as I can remember. When I tell people that we don't use fillers they always ask if it falls apart. It does not. You have to let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting. Sometimes I put in cheddar cheese.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 17m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -1 1/2 lb ground chuck
1 onion, diced (I used large)
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, divided
1/2 shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ground chuck, onion, green pepper, red pepper, 1/2 of drained tomatoes, cheese if using and salts.
  • form into a loaf or
  • put in a loaf pan,.
  • spoon rest of diced tomatoes on top of meatloaf.
  • cover with aluminum foil
  • bake in oven at 350 degrees for
  • 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • uncover aluminum foil last 15 minutes of baking.
  • let rest 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 51.8, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 14.9

MEATLOAF THAT DOESN'T CRUMBLE



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I have tried and tried meatloaf recipes they all fall apart before you get them out of the pan. This meatloaf is very good and sticks together to be served. Leftover meatloaf makes wonderful sandwiches with mayonnaise.

Provided by SMURF12535

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 small stalks celery
1 ¼ pounds ground beef
1 pound mild pork sausage
1 ½ cups cracker crumbs
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the bell pepper, onion and celery. Process until finely chopped, but not liquid. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the ground beef, ground pork, cracker crumbs, onion soup mix, salt, pepper, sage and milk. Mix well using your hands, or if you have a stand mixer, mix using the paddle attachment. Transfer to a 9x5 inch loaf pan and form into a loaf, mounding in the center. Cover with a generous layer of ketchup.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Serve hot. Refrigerate leftovers, slice and serve cold in sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 790.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

"BETTER THAN BEEF" MEATLESS MEATLOAF



Thanks to caramelized brown onions, there's some real magic going on in this meatless meatloaf! Despite having no beef in it, it's super savory with a meaty texture and flavor. With just enough binder to keep it together, it's slightly crumbly, but still melt-in-your-mouth tender and moist. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 26

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds brown mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ cup diced yellow onion
¼ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
¼ cup water
1 cup cooked black lentils
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons ketchup
½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
⅔ cup rolled oats
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Very generously grease a loaf pan.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and sauté until nicely browned and juices have evaporated, about 10 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until soft, another 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add celery, tomato paste, and beef base; cook and stir until tomato paste begins to toast on the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes. Stir in water and turn off the heat; let sit for about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer mushroom mixture into a food processor. Add cooked lentils and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl and add eggs, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, thyme, cayenne, ketchup, bread crumbs, oats, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Transfer mixture into the prepared loaf pan, then wrap with foil and place on a sheet pan.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until firm to the touch, about 1 hour.
  • Remove the loaf from the oven and place on a wire rack. Remove the foil and place it on the baking sheet. Grease the foil with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Let the loaf sit for 10 to 15 minutes, and increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • While the loaf is resting, make the glaze: Whisk ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Invert the loaf onto the foil and spread glaze all over the surface, mostly on the top but some on the sides.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the glaze is cooked on, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the loaf onto a cutting board. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1547 mg

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground meats: This will give your meatloaf a more complex flavor and texture. Ground beef and ground pork are a classic combination, but you can also try using ground turkey, chicken, or lamb.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is the right size: The meatloaf should fill the pan without being too crowded. If the pan is too small, the meatloaf will be too dense. If the pan is too large, the meatloaf will be too dry.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out. Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help the meatloaf to stay moist and juicy. Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Conclusion:

This meatloaf recipe is a delicious and easy way to make a classic comfort food. With a few simple tips, you can make a meatloaf that is moist, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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