Not Your Average Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Not Your Average Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stalk Celery, Chopped; 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 1/2 cups Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 2 whole Eggs, Slightly Beaten; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Yellow Mustard; 1/4 cups Ketchup; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Light Cream; ⅔ cups Fresh Bread Crumbs; 1/4 cups Golden Raisins; 1/4 cups Pine Nuts; 2 pounds Ground Beef

Servings: persons

1 stalk Celery, Chopped
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
1/2 cups Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, Chopped
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, Minced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
2 whole Eggs, Slightly Beaten
1- 1/2 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
1/4 cups Ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Light Cream
⅔ cups Fresh Bread Crumbs
1/4 cups Golden Raisins
1/4 cups Pine Nuts
2 pounds Ground Beef

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery, onion and bell pepper until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme and parsley.
4
Saute for an additional 2 minutes.
5
Remove this vegetable mixture from stove and let cool.
6
In a large bowl add the eggs, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and cream and whisk together.
7
Gently add the breadcrumbs, raisins and pine nuts.
8
Add the cooled veggie mixture and the ground beef.
9
Gently mix everything together with your fingertips.
10
Be careful not to over mix.
11
Grease one large loaf pan or 4 mini loaf pans.
12
If using mini loaf pans make sure to divide evenly.
13
Bake at 350 F for approximately 45 minutes.

914

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Protein

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stalk Celery, Chopped, 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced, 1/2 cups Red Bell Pepper, chopped, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Not Your Average 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not Your Average Meatloaf

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Variations & substitutions

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