Meatloaf, Plain And Simple Recipe

Name: Meatloaf, Plain And Simple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 splash olive oil, for coating baking pan and sauteeing; 2 stalks celery; 1 medium carrot; 1/2 small onion (yellow, white, or red -- your choice); 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley with large stems removed; 1 small bell or Cubanelle pepper diced; 6 mushrooms (I used white stuffer type), cleaned with tough part of stems removed; 1 pound 80% ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs; 2 large eggs lightly beaten; 1 small tomato (about 4 ounces), cored and pureed in blender; 1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste; 1 splash Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional); 1 splash ketchup to slather on top of loaf

Servings: persons

1 splash olive oil, for coating baking pan and sauteeing
2 stalks celery
1 medium carrot
1/2 small onion (yellow, white, or red -- your choice)
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley with large stems removed
1 small bell or Cubanelle pepper diced
6 mushrooms (I used white stuffer type), cleaned with tough part of stems removed
1 pound 80% ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1 small tomato (about 4 ounces), cored and pureed in blender
1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
1 splash Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
1 splash ketchup to slather on top of loaf

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0 F and lightly oil a rectangular baking dish or loaf pan. Cut celery, carrot, and onion into large chunks, and add them to food processor along with the parsley. Process until the vegetables are ground.
2
Dice the pepper and mushrooms and saute them in a small amount of olive oil until the pepper softens.
3
To a large mixing bowl add the meat, ground vegetables, sauteed pepper and mushrooms, bread crumbs, egg, pureed tomato, salt and pepper, Worcestershire, and cream (if using). Mix with spoon-or better yet, your hands-until it's all combined. To check the seasoning, fry off a tiny test patty, taste, and adjust accordingly. Plop the meat into the oiled baking pan and shape into a loaf. Cover with ketchup.
4
Bake for 1 hour, remove from oven, and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing. If there are any leftovers, make sandwiches. Enjoy!

1028

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 splash olive oil, for coating baking pan and sauteeing, 2 stalks celery, 1 medium carrot, 1/2 small onion (yellow, white, or red -- your choice), and more.

Yes, Meatloaf, Plain And Simple 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.

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Meatloaf, Plain And Simple

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