Spicy Sausage Meatloaf Patties with Italian Barbecu

Name: Spicy Sausage Meatloaf Patties with Italian Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 large onion, chopped and divided; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 cup shredded carrots; Salt and pepper, for seasoning, plus coarse black pepper for finishing sauce; 1/2 pound ground beef; 3/4 pound bulk hot sausage; 3/4 pound ground sweet sausage; 1 egg; 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 3 generous handfuls, Italian or plain; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls; 1/8 pound pancetta, 4 slices, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; Splash red wine; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1 can petite diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; Serving suggestion: green salad

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped and divided
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
Salt and pepper, for seasoning, plus coarse black pepper for finishing sauce
1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk hot sausage
3/4 pound ground sweet sausage
1 egg
3/4 cup bread crumbs, 3 generous handfuls, Italian or plain
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
1/8 pound pancetta, 4 slices, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Splash red wine
1/2 cup beef stock
1 can petite diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
Serving suggestion: green salad

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Heat a small skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
3
When the oil is hot, saute the red pepper, half the onions, celery and carrots together, 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper then remove to a plate to cool.
4
Mix ground beef and sausages with egg, bread crumbs, cheese, and cooled vegetables.
5
Form 4 large oval shaped patties no more than 1 1/4 inches thick then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
6
Place in the oven on a cookie sheet and bake 17 to 18 minutes, until cooked through.
7
Heat a medium sauce pot over medium high heat.
8
Add a drizzle of EVOO to the pan and the pancetta.
9
Let the pancetta crisp up a bit and render fat, then add onions and garlic and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Add a splash of red wine to deglaze the pan.
11
Stir in the beef stock and tomatoes and season sauce heavily with coarse black pepper.
12
Add Worcestershire and hot sauce and reduce heat to warm.
13
Serve meatloaves with Italian barbecue sauce on top and green salad alongside.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling, 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 large onion, chopped and divided, 2 ribs celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sausage Meatloaf Patties with Italian Barbecue Sauce 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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Spicy Sausage Meatloaf Patties with Italian Barbecue Sauce

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