MATTHEW'S BEST EVER MEAT LOAF

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This is comfort food at its best. Mushrooms, beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire and soy sauce help boost the meaty flavor of this classic diner staple. -Matthew Hass

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup beef stock
2 large portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces), cut into chunks
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium carrot, cut into chunks
1 celery rib, cut into chunks
3 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 pounds ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
GLAZE:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine bread and stock; let stand until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, pulse mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushroom mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and liquid is evaporated, 5-6 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., Add next 7 ingredients and cooked vegetables to bread mixture; mix thoroughly. Place a 12x7-in. piece of foil on a rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Transfer meat mixture to the foil and shape into a 10x6-in. loaf. , Bake 1 hour. Mix together glaze ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, about 15-25 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Shape meat loaf on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and wrap securely in foil; return to freezer. To use, unwrap meat loaf and bake as directed, increasing initial baking time to 2 hours. Mix together glaze ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake until a thermometer inserted in center reads 160°, 15-25 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Charles Cell Gerwig
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I would not recommend this recipe. The meatloaf was bland and lacked flavor.


Tara Shipplett
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Meh.


Julia Katelyn
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This meatloaf was a little dry for my taste. I think I would add some more moisture next time, maybe some extra ketchup or Worcestershire sauce.


Saroj Shah
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Solid meatloaf recipe. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's definitely good. I would make it again.


George Lucia
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This meatloaf is the real deal. It's got all the classic flavors and textures that you want in a meatloaf. I highly recommend it.


Nay Myo
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I've made this meatloaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Rathi Rathi
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Easy to make and delicious!


Nazar Khan
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My family is not big on meatloaf, but they loved this one! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Darren Hiebert
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This meatloaf was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


LISA ONOTOKPE
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Wow!


SHAMI VLOGS
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Unbelievable! This is the best meatloaf I've ever had! So moist and flavorful. I didn't change a thing in the recipe and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it too. Definitely a keeper!