garlic italian meat loaf

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Coyle, OK
Updated on Jun 22, 2014

Yes There are So many ways to make Meat Loaf delicious!!We love Italian food so here is an Italian Spiced Meat Loaf that is filled with lots of Garlic, it's so good you won't want to stop eating it. Serve it up with Mashed Potatoes and a veggie or side salad, Enjoy Good Food

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method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck or other ground meats
  • 1 large whole garlic bulb, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram,minced fine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves,minced fine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced fine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano,minced fine
  • NOTE: YOU CAN USE 2 TABLESPOONS ITALIAN SEASONING IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE FRESH HERBS ABOVE
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1/2 cup milk or low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 package soda crackers, unsalted, crushed fine
  • 1 large egg
  • - sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • - olive oil spray
  • SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 large can of spaghetti sauce, i used mushroom, your choice
  • 1(14.5) ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make garlic italian meat loaf

  • Step 1
    Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Make meat loaf: Place meat mix in a large bowl; add crackers,egg and all your spices, including cayenne, if desired. Then add your minced Garlic, salt and pepper and Milk or broth. Mix gently but thoroughly with your fingers. Shape meat into a loaf and transfer to greased pan.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile Make sauce: Pour broth into a pot; add tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Stir in zest; season with salt and pepper. Bake loaf 30 minutes; pour 1 cup Sauce over meat loaf. Continue to bake until a meat thermometer inserted into center reads 160°F, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Remove meat loaf to a platter, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Slice meat loaf and serve, serve extra sauce over meat or on potatoes if you like.

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Category: Beef
Category: Other Sauces
Culture: Italian
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Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake

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