I love a good meatloaf recipe with a little bit of zest and bold flavors. And easy and old school recipes are always the best ones!
This recipe is not only old school but it is effortless as well. By effortless, I mean using good ingredients such as organic ground beef, homemade bread, organic eggs, Noubess Steak Seasoning, and Noubess Hot and Spicy Original. All the best ingredients for a good meatloaf recipe.
Back in the old days, I used to make this dish with regular store-bought bread, regular ground beef, and regular eggs. The reason for going organic is simple. It is healthier!
Before diving into the dos and don'ts of the recipe let's learn one important word. "Panade!" Panade is a mixture of starch usually bread or crackers mixed with liquid, usually milk. Some people will opt to substitute milk for buttermilk, stock/broth, water, or yogurt. This process is needed to keep the meat moist.
Meatloaf recipes usually start with 2 pounds of ground meat, eggs, "panade", and veggies.
Any ground meat or poultry can be used to make meatloaf. If using chicken or turkey, you will need extra panade to keep the mixture moist. You can also use a mixture of red meats or plain ground beef.
For veggies, the simpler, the better. I will seldom add mushroom but the usual bell peppers and onions are what I use. Nothing fancy there. Many cooks will add celery, which is fine but I prefer not to; just my preference.
I usually look for ground beef that is 80% to 85% lean and organic.
Cooking you meatloaf needs regular oven heat. Usually, 350 degrees F and 1 hour of cooking are necessary. You can always check for doneness by inserting a cooking thermometer in the center of the meatloaf. As soon as it hits 160 degrees F the meatloaf is done.
I usually pour the glaze or ketchup over the meat before placing it in the oven. It creates a thin crust and adds more flavor in my opinion. Just the way I like it.
Serve it with a side salad, or mashed potatoes, for a perfect meal everyone will enjoy.
I love a good meatloaf recipe with a little bit of zest and bold flavors. And easy and old school recipes are always the best ones! Made with Noubess Condiments and Spices.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
In a bowl, soak bread in milk for about 5 minutes and break pieces with hands or a fork.
In a medium bowl combine eggs, bread mixture, and ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and seasonings. Mix until just combined.
Form an 8″x4″ loaf and place it in the loaf pan. Spread mixture over the meatloaf.
You can also use a baking sheet or another flat pan to cook meatloaf.