Plebian Meatloaf Recipes

EASY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Chop onion and green bell pepper.
• Gently mix ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
• Do not overmix. Form into a loaf and place in a shallow pan.
• Whisk together the rest of the tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar until smooth. Pour over the meatloaf.
• Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting with pan juices about every 20 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

EASY PLEASING EXTRA LEAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Place meat, stuffing mix, water, eggs and 1/4 cup ketchup in large bowl.
• Mix just until blended.
• Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Top with remaining ketchup. Bake 1 hour or until meatloaf is done (160ºF).

THE BEST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
• Combine milk and soft bread crumbs in a small bowl and allow to soften, about 5 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, 3 tablespoons steak sauce, chopped onion, and green bell pepper. Add bread crumb mixture, and mix with your hands until all ingredients are combined.
• Pat the the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Brush the top with additional steak sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until done. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing.

POLYNESIAN FEAST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine all ingredients together.
• Pack mixture into a ring mold.
• Empty mold upside down upon a baking sheet that has been covered with foil.
• Brush with extra Char Siu sauce.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Cool slightly and garnish with browned pineapple rings and Maraschino cherries.
• Place cooked rice in the center of the ring and serve.

TOP RATED CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, onion and tomato sauce.
• Mix lightly.
• Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard and vinegar.
• Brush the loaf with this mixture.
• Place meat loaf in oven and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.

EASY PLEASING MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup ketchup.
• Shape meat mixture into an oval loaf.
• Place loaf in a 9x13 baking dish.
• Top with remaining ketchup.
• Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.

PLEBIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Sauté onion in olive oil, stirring until onions caramelize. Add burger, sausage, crumbled crackers, eggs, and salt and mix well. In a 10-inch Dutch oven, place a layer of bacon on the bottom. Add meatloaf mixture and pat into place. Top with small red potatoes, cut side placed down into surface of meatloaf mixture, and carrots. Cover and bake with top and bottom heat for about 30 minutes. Using baster, remove fat. Add green beans and continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Remove fat. Bake a final 15 minutes. Remove fat. Meat should reach 160-180°F. Additional coals may need to be added. Serves 4 to 6. NOTE: This recipe has NO tomato products of any kind.