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best meatloaf ever

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BreadandSoupLady avatar
Vancouver, BC
Updated on Feb 21, 2016

This makes a very big meatloaf, so there will be wonderful leftovers for sandwiches the next day if you have a small family. This meatloaf is a good substitute for supermarket luncheon meats. You can substitute whatever cheese you like. Optional step after making the mixture: make a very small patty from a bit of the meatloaf mixture and cook it in a frying pan. Taste for seasoning. If it needs more salt or pepper, add the seasoning to the meatloaf mixture before putting it on the cooking sheet or loaf pan.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Convection Oven
yield 8 - 12 depending on appetite

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 or more cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup large flake oatmeal (or whatever you have)
  • 1 cup milk or 1/2 c. evaporated milk + 1/2 c. water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preference)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or whatever herb mixture you prefer - italian, herbes de province)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • few dash hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • GLAZE INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup ketchup or chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

How To Make best meatloaf ever

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, pour the milk over the oatmeal and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Mix well but gently. Best tool for this is your clean hands. Then add the cheese and the oatmeal mixture.
  • Step 4
    Line a baking sheet or a big loaf pan with parchment (to make clean up easier) and form a mound on the baking sheet or fill the loaf pan with the meat mixture. Your choice.
  • Step 5
    Whisk together the glaze ingredients and brush over the meatloaf. Bake 45 to 50 minutes until done (160 to 165 degrees F on a thermometer. Allow to cool on a rack for 10 minutes to firm up. Slice and serve.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

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