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January 16, 20142nd Sunday
January 16, 2014
Do you have a hankering for GREATĀ old fashioned meatloaf?Ā Ā Well, here you have it!Ā Ā
This meatloaf is moist, tender, meaty, lean,Ā full of flavor and just plain comfort food.Ā The topping is a huge bonus for a perfect finish. Ā A bit of surprise of hhhmmm, what’s that in there, with a whole lot of yumminess slathered on top. Ā When it’s baked on top itĀ caramelizes and is incredible. Ā Seriously, this is fabulous and perfect for a night in, or to impress your company. Ā Give it a try! Click through to the next pageĀ for the recipe.
Moist Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Ingredients:
1 Ā 1/2 lbs. lean hamburger (80%-90% is best)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 – 2 Tbl. chopped garlic, to taste
2 Tbl. butter
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup grated carrot (makes the meatloaf incredibly moist)
2/3 cup dried Italian bread crumbs
1 Tbl. worchestershire sauce
1 Tbl. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Montreal Steak seasoning
1 tsp. beef bouillon
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. hot sauce Ā
Topping:
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tbl. mustard (dijon is great for this topping)
1/2 cup ketchup Ā Ā
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees
Line the bottom of a 5×9″ loaf pan with parchment paper if desired – but makes it so much easier to take out for serving.
Lightly coat the pan with spray release.Ā
In a fry pan or skillet, add in the butter and cook the onion and green pepper until tender and the onion is almost clear.Ā
The reason for this step is to avoid biting into a almost raw piece of onion or pepper.
Add in the garlic and cook 1 more minute. This takes the edge off of the garlic.
In a large bowl combine the ground beef, cooked onion-bell pepper and garlic mixture, egg, milk, grated carrot, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, Montreal steak seasoning, basil, bouillon and hot sauce. 
Mix mixture well, I like to use the disposable gloves for this step.
Put the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pat in evenly and to slightly compress. Ā
Topping: In a small bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and mix well.
Pour over the meat mixture in the pan.Ā 
Bake until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees, which will be approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your oven and the size of pan you used.
Allow meatloaf to sit for 5 minutes and if you have excess grease in the pan; carefully pour it off, using caution not to burn yourself.
Slice and serve.Ā 
Carrie Groneman’s original recipe. Ā Copyright Carrie Groneman, A Mother’s Shadow. Ā 2014, 2016
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17 Comments
I do love meatloaf! I have never tried it with green peppers but it sounds like a good addition. Pinning! Thanks for posting on the Four Seasons Blog Hop! Sandra from Scrumptilicious 4 You!
This meatloaf looks so good and so moist! I love meatloaf but my husband doesn’t, so I rarely make it š I’m thinking it’s about time to make some again!!!! This is making me so hungry for some!!!
This looks like a delicious meatloaf! I am thankful that you shared it with us on the Four Seasons Blog Hop. I am pinning this!
Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
I am always on the lookout for new meatloaf recipes, I am going to try this tomorrow night š
I need a new meatloaf recipe, Carrie! Pinning. Can’t wait to make it!
I’m so glad Kathryn that you are so sweet to compliment my recipe when I know that your recipes are fabulous! Hope you enjoy it!
This meatloaf recipe looks like it would be quite flavorful with the green pepper and garlic in it. I may have to try this!
It really is bursting with flavor Carol; let me know if you give it a try!
Hi Carrie, I gave up years ago trying to make meatloaf…mine were always tasteless and dry. And as fate may have it, my husband LOVES meatloaf. So, I am delighted to have your recipe. This will surely make Terry a very happy man. Pinning for dinner this week.!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Lynn
Lynn, I hope you love this one as much as we do! The veggies keep it moist and tender and the spices are perfect and the topping…oh my, just call me when you make some.
Carrie, This sounds fantastic! I have always loved meatloaf and so do the kiddos. This made me realize I haven’t made it forever, though! I pinned this so I can make it next week! (I also stumbled and G+’d)
Thanks so much!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
Oh, Lori, I can’t wait to hear how you like my recipe! Thank you so much for sharing the love on social media too:)
I made this last night and wow, it was delicious! It was super moist and had an amazing flavor. I was nervous about the carrots, but you can’t even taste them. This is going to be my go to meatloaf recipe from now on.
The only adjustment I had to make was upping the temperature to 435 for an additional 40 minutes, but I think that could’ve been the pan I used. I think next time I will use a bigger pan so it can be spread out more.
That is good to know about the temperature adjustment and thank you for letting us know! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe of mine and I think I’ll make it myself this week….craving it now:) I appreciate your time to stop by.
Made this tonight and it was yummy. Only change I made was, because I didnāt have dry bread crumbs I used oats instead. Very moist and tasty recipe.
That is a GREAT idea! Thank you so much for the fabulous comment and I need to try your awesome tweak my self. Looking forward to hearing from you again:)