meatloaf please

[dharmadoodle]

i've never had meatloaf nor do i know anyone that has ever made it. it's not really an english thing! so how do i make it coz i would like to give it a try?

[Jan]

I love meatloaf. I don't usually follow a recipe. I just make it with whatever I have on hand. I would do a search on google. I am sure you will find lots of meatloaf recipes.

[dharmadoodle]

so basically it's - mince, egg, & breadcrumbs then whatever you want to add yourself?

mix it & put it in a loaf tin?

cook on slow for 30-40mins?

confirmation for the rookie please.

also - what should the texture be like inside once cooked?

[dharmadoodle]

and what's it nice served with?

[Jan]

I ususally make it with oatmeal and will often put cream of mushroom soup on top, which is really yummy. Not exactly low cal though. I will drain off the fat half way through the cooking and then put the soup on.

[harlie'smom]

Im hungry for meatloaf too!

[Laila63139]

I make mine with oats, bell-peppers, and a can of tomato soup mixed in.. It's yummy! I also have heard of adding dry French Onion soup, but haven't made it that way yet.

Like everyone else, I'm getting hungry for meatloaf now.

[dharmadoodle]

if you don't add a soup does the meatloaf taste dry?

[theGangler]

Here is a thing I like to do, after you mix all the ingredients into the hamburger, flatten the hamburger out onto a cutting board, kinda like bread, then sprinkle grated cheese over it, add some finely cut broccoli and coliflower, then roll it up and put into a bread pan and cook, then it has a nice cheese and vegitable filling. Try it, it's is good eatin'.

Also, add a splash of Worchestershire sauce into the hamburger before you cook, that good stuff.

[daziegirl4]

I like theGangler's idea of rolling the meat with some goodies inside....I'll have to try that one!

Meatloaf is great with Mashed Potatoes and just about any veggie. I like corn along wtih the mashed potatoes....reminds me of when I was little and my mom made it like that (I mix the mashed potatoes and the corn together)!!!!

[Bjaken]

OK, here's a healthy meat loaf recipe...and i swear by this, it is the BEST meatloaf i've ever tasted, and i've tried a lot of recipes!!

1 can (6 ounces) no-salt-added tomato paste
1⁄2 cup dry red wine
1⁄2 cup water
1 clove garlic, minced
1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
16 ounces ground turkey breast
1 cup oatmeal
1⁄4 cup liquid egg substitute
1⁄2 cup shredded zucchini

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the tomato paste, wine, water, garlic, basil, oregano, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Set aside.

Combine the turkey, oatmeal, egg substitute, zucchini, and 1⁄2 cup of the tomato mixture in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape into a loaf and place into an ungreased 8" x 4" loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes. Discard any drippings. Pour 1⁄2 cup of the remaining tomato mixture over the top of the loaf. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Place on a serving platter. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the remaining tomato sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information:
188 calories
10 total fat (3 g sat)
39 mg cholesterol
12 g carbohydrate
12 g protein
2 g fiber
244 mg sodium


Instead of egg substitue, i use egg whites....

[Rocky D]

The best recipe for meatloaf is on the back of the box for Lipton Onion Soup Mix. For the ground beef...make sure to get "meatloaf mix". Most food stores sell...its a mixture of pork, beef, and veal. Very tasty. Also the recipe says to put in 2/3 ketchup...forget about the ketchup and put in barbeque sauce. It is excellent!!!! Trust me, I make it all the time!!!!