Add hunt's meatloaf fixin's. It is in the can goods asle. And also use oldbay and fresh green peppers. MMMMMMMMM Good.
Then call me when Dinner is ready!!
2007-11-04 23:55:51
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answered by Todd D68 2
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Making Meatloaf
One reason that meatloaf was such a favorite with Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma is that it's very economical. The mixture can be stretched with veggies, bread and grains. And not only can meatloaf's small amount of meat feed a large number of people, but all the non-meat additions add nutrition too, and they make the meatloaf taste even more delicious!
Meatloaf Miscellany
For the all-important "meat" part of your meatloaf, pure ground beef may be the standard, but you could also use any combination of ground beef, pork, turkey, veal, lamb, chicken or sausage. Add fresh or dry bread crumbs, seasoned stuffing mix, crushed crackers, rolled oats, textured vegetable protein or bulgur that's been plumped in warm water.
In the vegetable department, try:
Grated carrots or potatoes
Diced onions, celery, or bell peppers
Chopped tomatoes or spinach
Asparagus spears
Minced garlic
Canned, roasted, or fresh chiles
Corn kernels
Dry soup mixes or dry salad dressing mixes.
Try a little crumbled blue cheese or feta, or grate some Parmesan or Cheddar into the mix. Toss in one or two of your favorite condiments to boot: ketchup, mustard, steak sauce and Worcestershire are just the beginning! Don't forget the fresh or dried herbs; a little spice is nice, too. For really juicy meatloaf, mix in about 1/4 cup of liquid such as broth, vegetable juice, tomato sauce, wine, beer or milk. Add a beaten egg to help bind the mixture.
To add a little extra excitement to your meatloaf, use half of the meatloaf mixture to form a bottom layer a couple of inches thick, then lay a few rows of long, thin strips of blanched vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or asparagus spears down the length of it. Use the rest of the meatloaf mixture to cover up the veggies--be sure to seal the edges completely. When you cut into the meatloaf, each slice will have bright, appetizing stripes of color through the middle. You could even try this trick with a few hard-cooked eggs lined up end-to-end!
Lighten Your Loaf
Comfort food does not always have to be super-fattening food. Meatloaf can taste as delicious as it ever was while still being lower it fat. To lighten it up, use half or all ground turkey, use less meat and more veggies, and cook the meatloaf on a rack or broiler pan to allow the grease to drain off (or drain it from a loaf pan midway through baking). You can also buy a disposable aluminum pan and poke holes in the bottom of it: set this pan in a larger baking pan on top of a rack and the grease will still drain off while the loaf cooks.
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2007-11-05 07:56:28
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answered by JOYTOMYHEART 2
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I have two boys so I am always trying new things to make meatloaf taste different.
I have tried all of these and they are pretty good.
Topping:
1. brown sugar and mustard strirred together and poured over the top like a glaze.
2. B.B.Q. Sauce
3. Soy sauce
4. Cheese sauce
5. Italian dressing
2007-11-05 09:38:19
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answered by jessiej83 2
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Meatloaf has got to be one of the most versatile foods ever - you can add almost anything you like to it! Some things you can add to the ground beef are:
vinegar
beef bullion granules
Worcestershire sauce
liquid smoke
garlic in any form
herbs
cheese
seasoned bread crumbs
hot sauce
bacon
potato flakes
a packet of dry ranch dressing mix (or Italian)
shredded carrots or any other vegetable
mustard (pre-made or powder)
chilis/peppers
Really, you can add almost anything you like! Good luck :)
2007-11-05 07:55:35
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answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7
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Meatloaf is my fav thing to make, cus you cant screw it up, .i make a turkey meatloaf,....prefer the ground turkey, much better for you and no "recalls" on the meat! But if you already have ground beef, ..same idea....I add, one or two packs of lipton onion soup dry mix....depending on size of meat loaf....A chopped fresh pepper.....several tablespoons of mild salsa.....garlic....oregano....1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs....one egg,..(only if needed...) salt and pepper to taste....You can either mix salsa in, or,i prefer it spread across the top of the meat loaf, GENTLY patted down into loaf, then the last 20 minutes i cover with shredded motz. cheese. MMMmmm
2007-11-05 07:57:32
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answered by ? 5
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in a crockpot, use bread or crackers for foundation, to keep
the meat somewhat solid, onions, tomato, green pepper, andmeat loaf sauce, takes about4-5 hours, its done for you
and its really good. put selection on high, be sure there is enough sauce, should be really good.
2007-11-09 07:20:32
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answered by Jerry S 7
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ketchup and borwn sugar mix for the topping..it makes a great topping
2007-11-05 07:54:29
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answered by kfuller19 2
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dash of HP sauce (called A1 in the US i think)
2007-11-05 09:06:53
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answered by tinny 3
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