Dads Meatloaf with Tomato Relish Recipe

Name: Dads Meatloaf with Tomato Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and finely diced; 2 tomatoes, halved, seeded, and finely diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 (12-ounce) bottle ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 pounds ground beef; 3 eggs; Leaves from 2 fresh thyme sprigs; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 to 1 cup fresh bread crumbs (2 or 3 slices stale white bread, crusts removed, pulsed in the food processor); 3 bacon slices

Servings: persons

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and finely diced
2 tomatoes, halved, seeded, and finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 (12-ounce) bottle ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
3 eggs
Leaves from 2 fresh thyme sprigs
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 to 1 cup fresh bread crumbs (2 or 3 slices stale white bread, crusts removed, pulsed in the food processor)
3 bacon slices

1
Coat a skillet with a 2-count of oil and place over medium heat.
2
Saute the onion, garlic, and bay leaves for a few minutes to create a base flavor.
3
Throw in the red peppers and cook them for a couple of minutes to soften.
4
Now add the tomatoes; adding them at this point lets them hold their shape and prevents them from disintegrating.
5
Stir in the parsley, ketchup, and Worcestershire; season with salt and pepper.
6
Simmer the relish for 5 minutes to pull all the flavors together.
7
Remove it from the heat; you should have about 4 cups of relish.
8
Preheat the oven to 350F.
9
This is where you get your hands dirty!
10
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with 1 1/2 cups of the tomato relish, the eggs, and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
11
Add the bread crumbs in stages, starting with 3/4 cup; you may not need all of them.
12
To test, fry a small hamburger patty of the meatloaf until cooked; the patty should hold together but still have a soft consistency.
13
Taste the patty for seasoning.
14
Fill a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with the meat mixture and tap the pan on the counter so it settles.
15
Flatten the top with a spatula and cover with another 1/2 cup of the tomato relish.
16
Lay the bacon across the top lengthwise.
17
Place the pan on a cookie sheet; this prevents the liquid from dripping and burning on the bottom of the oven.
18
(I also recommend rotating the meatloaf a few times so the bacon browns evenly)
19
Bake the meatloaf for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the bacon is crisp and the meatloaf pulls away from the sides of the pan.
20
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it cool a bit before slicing.
21
Serve with the remaining tomato relish on the side.
22
Unbelievably moist!

1376

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Dads Meatloaf with Tomato Relish falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dads Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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