Diner Meatloaf And Meatballs Mixture Recipes

DINER MEATLOAF AND MEATBALLS MIXTURE

Steps:

• Combine onion, saltine crackers, salt, pepper, egg and milk.
• Add ground beef and mix to combine.
• At this point, you can shape into loaves, wrap in plastic wrap, place in freezer bag and freeze for later use.
• If using for meatballs, spread mixture out on plastic wrap in a flat square; put in freezer bag and freeze. I use defrost level in microwave to defrost 1 lb ground beef.
• For meatloaf, we simply pour a layer of ketchup over the loaf and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• For meatballs, shape into desired size; brown in fry pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Add meatballs to tomato/spaghetti sauce or chili sauce with grape jelly sauce.
• Variation: Feel free to add garlic powder or minced garlic and/or Parmesan cheese.

MEATBALL MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, add the bread and the milk and let soak for a few minutes then wring out the moisture. In another large mixing bowl add the meat and the soaked bread. Add the egg, salt and pepper, to taste, the garlic, parsley, cheese and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix to combine and form into 4 mini oval loaves, about 2-inches thick.
• Arrange the loaves on a medium nonstick baking sheet and drizzle the tops with a little extra-virgin olive oil. Roast in oven for 20 minutes.
• While meat is roasting, put a medium skillet or sauce pot on the stove over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the peppers and the onions, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and saute for 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute more. Whisk in the stock and Worcestershire, and season again with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce the heat and let simmer until ready to serve.
• Remove the meatloaves from the oven to a serving platter and serve with lots of chunky pepper and onion gravy on top.

GROUND BEEF MIX (FOR MEATLOAF AND MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients.
• Add ground beef and mix well.
• Divide meat mixture in half.
• For meatloaf: Shape half the meat mixture into 3 loaves and place in a large high sided baking dish.
• Don't allow the loaves to touch while baking.
• Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
• Cool, wrap in heavy duty foil, label and freeze.
• To serve, thaw loaves and bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
• For meatballs: Shape into meatballs, using cookie scoop if available.
• Place on broiler pan so fat can drain while cooking.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• Divide into meal size portions.
• Freeze in single layer on cookie sheets until individually frozen.
• Then freeze meal size portions in bags.
• Add any of your favourite seasonings, herbs etc., to your taste. (We like Italian seasoning and I usually add some cayenne pepper).