CHEF JOHN'S MEATBALL-INSPIRED MEATLOAF
The main point of this Italian meatball-inspired meatloaf is to show you what happens when you make meatloaf like your grandparents did. During the Great Depression, this type of dish was a popular strategy for stretching what little meat you had into as filling a meal as possible.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil and butter until onion is golden brown and soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat and cool onion mixture to room temperature.
- Place bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add milk and stir with a fork until combined. Let sit until all of the milk is absorbed into the breadcrumbs, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine ground chuck, cooled onion mixture, parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs, 2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Grab a handful of breadcrumbs and squeeze very gently to remove excess milk. Repeat with remaining breadcrumbs, transfer breadcrumbs to ground chuck mixture, and discard excess milk. Stir ground chuck mixture until evenly combined.
- Turn chuck mixture out into prepared baking dish, and shape meat into a 3x4x10-inch meatloaf. Pour tomato sauce over the loaf and into the bottom of the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1129.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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Calder Rowe
[email protected]This is the worst meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It was dry, tasteless, and fell apart when I tried to slice it.
kyle binder
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian but I still enjoyed this meatloaf. I used a meatless ground beef substitute and it was delicious!
Roshani Gautam
[email protected]I tried this recipe but I didn't have any meatballs. I just used ground beef and it still turned out great!
James Bigham
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have time for all those steps.
Amad Abduraman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out dry and bland. I was very disappointed.
Trace Carridice
[email protected]I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Lota Aho
[email protected]This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.
Pamela Chriscoe
[email protected]I've made this meatloaf several times now and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!
Md Morsalin Islam
[email protected]This meatloaf was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist, flavorful, and had a nice crispy crust. I especially liked the addition of the meatballs. They added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Sohail Gujjar525
[email protected]Chef John's Meatball-Inspired Meatloaf is an absolute delight! The combination of ground beef, pork, and veal creates a juicy and flavorful meatloaf, while the addition of Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs gives it a delicious crust. I followe