Hit Different Meatloaf
Directions
- 1In a bowl, combine ground beef, half an onion (small diced), 5 cloves of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of molasses, a quarter cup of green bell pepper, a quarter cup of carrots, a quarter cup of celery, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 2 eggs, half a cup of ketchup, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of pepper.
- 2Mix well until everything is combined.
- 3Test a small portion by frying it in a pan to check the seasoning.
- 4Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 5Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 6Meanwhile, prepare the gravy by sautéing half a pound of mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter for a few minutes.
- 7Add 1 tablespoon of onions, 1 tablespoon of garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 8Pour in 2 cups of beef stock.
- 9In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
- 10Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan along with rosemary and thyme.
- 11If needed, add more cornstarch and beef stock to achieve desired gravy consistency.
- 12Season with salt to taste.
- 13Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- 14Serve the meatloaf slices over mashed potatoes, topped with the mushroom gravy and side of broccoli.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 0.5 of onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 0.25 cup green bell peppers
- 0.25 cup carrots
- 0.25 cup celery
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 of mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon onions
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Equipment
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