Patti Labelle Meatloaf Recipes Ground Beef

MEAT LOAF PATTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a large patty. , Place in a shallow microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with ketchup.

SALSA MEAT LOAF BY PATTI LABELLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit Lightly oil a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients with your hands. Mix well, but don't overhandle the mixture or the meat loaf will turn out heavy. Spread evenly in the prepared pan and place on a baking sheet. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 165F, about 1 1/2hours. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drain off the pan and unmold onto a serving platter. Slice and serve hot, with more of the salsa on the side. Notes: Use your favorite salsa, as long as it's thick. If you want a milder meat loaf, leave out the salsa. On the other hand, if you want a real kick-in-the-pants loaf, add 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground hot red pepper to the mix. But if you want my real secret to what makes this meat loaf a killer, I think it's using three different kinds of onions.

MEATLOAF PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Break ground beef into small pieces and add to the bowl; mix well with your hands until beef is evenly moistened. Shape the beef mixture into four patties.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until completely browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side; remove to a platter and drain grease from skillet.
• Return skillet to medium heat. Stir tomato sauce, green onions, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard together in the skillet. Gently lie the patties into the sauce; bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the patties are very firm, hot, and grey in the center, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).