Meat Loaf

By Thom7747

How many ways can you make a meat loaf? I don't know but it seems as if each cook has a meat loaf recipe. All the ingredients except the ground beef can be substituted. I am sure there is a cook somewhere that will even substitute for the ground beef. This cook feels it "ain't" meat loaf without ground beef. I like to add 2 teaspoons of good Horseradish to my meatloaf.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork or pork sausage (lean as possible)
• 2 cups fresh bread crumbs, about 4 slices
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup red onion, minced
• 2 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons Horseradish, optional
• 1 each Meat Loaf Glaze (Recipe Follows)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from thomcooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.
 
In a large bowl,
1. combine bread crumbs and milk
2. add minced onion, beaten eggs, salt, pepper and horseradish; combine
3. add hamburger and sausage; mix all ingredients.
4. Spoon mixture into 9" by 5" loaf pan; with spoon, level top.
5. Spread "Meat Loaf Glaze" over top.
6. Bake meat loaf at 350°F for 1½ hours.

For easier serving, let meat loaf stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes; pour off and discard drippings.

With spatula, loosen meat loaf from pan; invert onto warm platter.

MEAT LOAF GLAZE:
1/2 cup ketchup, tomato
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Combine ingredients and blend well.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR MILK: Prepare meat loaf but omit milk; add one of the following:
1 (8-ounce container) creamed cottage cheese
1/2 (8-ounce package) processed cheese spread, cut in 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup tomato juice or sauce
1/2 cup red burgundy
1/2 cup beer

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR BREAD CRUMBS: Prepare meat loaf but omit bread crumbs; add one of the following:
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 cup uncooked rice (cover with foil so rice can cook)
1 cup cooked or uncooked macaroni
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
1 (16-ounce can) kidney beans, drained and mashed
2 cups fresh rye bread crumbs
1/3 cup quick cooking tapioca

ADDITIONS: Prepare meat loaf; add one or more of following:
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons horseradish
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce (use only 1 teaspoon salt)
1/2 cup green pepper, minced
1/2 cup celery, minced
3/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 (12-ounce package) squash and ½ teaspoon salt (omit milk)
1 (10-ounce package) mixed vegetables and ½ teaspoon salt
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup sauerkraut (use only ¼ cup milk)
1 (12-ounce can) whole kernel corn
1 (4-ounce can) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 (4-ounce jar) diced pimentos, drained
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives, chopped
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped