Food & Wine'S No-Apologies Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Food & Wine'S No-Apologies Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (I use olive oil, can try half of each); 1 large onion, finely diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 large celery rib, finely diced; 1 teaspoon thyme; 2 lbs lean ground beef, preferably sirloin; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 2/3 cup ketchup; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons salt (I omit this); 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper; 3 slices bacon, halved crosswise

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter (I use olive oil, can try half of each)
1 large onion, finely diced
1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
1 large celery rib, finely diced
1 teaspoon thyme
2 lbs lean ground beef, preferably sirloin
1/2 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup ketchup
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons salt (I omit this)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
3 slices bacon, halved crosswise

1
In a large skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the onion, green pepper, celery, and thyme. Reduce the heat to low; cook covered, stirring one or twice, until the vegetables are very soft (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F In a large bowl, combine cooked vegetables and beef. Add oats, 1/3 cup ketchup, eggs, salt, and pepper; mix well. Spoon the meat mixture into a large shallow baking dish. Form the meat into a flat loaf about 2 inches high and smooth the top with the back of a spoon. Spread the remaining 1/3 cup ketchup over the loaf; arrange the bacon strips on top.
3
Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour or until it is just cooked through and shows no trace of pink. (A thermometer will register 145u00b0F in the center of the loaf). Let the meatloaf stand for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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NOTES: For my large family, I double the recipe and increase cooking time to approximately 1-1/2 hours. A dash of Worcestershire sauce or Pick-A-Pepa kicks up the flavor nicely. You can also substitute turkey bacon, or omit the bacon and add a dash of liquid smoke. Using tomato paste on top of the meatloaf instead of ketchup adds a tangy flavor.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (I use olive oil, can try half of each), 1 large onion, finely diced, 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced, 1 large celery rib, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Food & Wine'S No-Apologies Meatloaf 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.

Food & Wine'S No-Apologies Meatloaf

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