How To Make The Best Meatloaf In Cambridge
Cambridge: Here is one of the best Meatloaf recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Meatloaf:
- Use a Mix of Meats: Combining ground beef with ground pork or veal gives the meatloaf a better texture and flavor.
- Keep It Moist: Add moisture-rich ingredients like onions, eggs, and ketchup to prevent the meatloaf from drying out.
- Don’t Overmix: Gently mix the ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can make the meatloaf dense and tough.
- Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork or veal
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Bald Buck Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork or veal, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Bald Buck Seasoning, pepper, and thyme.
- Gently mix the ingredients together with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and shape it into a loaf.
- Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf for a glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing.