Gourmet Meatloaf that lives up to it's name with every tender, juicy bite. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Try my simple trick to keep it moist.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Servings: 5servings
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
1Tablespoonbutter
1/2onionminced
1stalkceleryminced
1/2red bell pepperminced
1/2carrotgrated
1ozwateroptional
1eggbeaten
3/4cupspicy ketchup(1/4 cup inside the meatloaf and 1/2 cup for the top glaze) - see note
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonwhite pepper
1/2teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes
1Tablespoonminced garlic
1/4cupWorcestershire sauce
1/2cupPanko bread crumbs
1poundhamburger12% fat (more fat is too rich, less fat is too dry)
Put a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and onion. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion starts to turn color a bit.
Add the celery, bell pepper and carrot to the pan. Continue to cook stirring often. If the mixture starts to stick to the pan, add a big splash of water, about 1 oz. Cook for about 7 minutes until all the veggies are tender.
Meanwhile add everything else but the meat to the mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
Crumble the meat into the mixing bowl but don't stir.
When the veggies are tender, add them to the mixing bowl on top of the meat. Use your hands to gently combine everything. Do not over mix.
Gently press the meatloaf into a loaf pan. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of spicy ketchup.
Bake in a preheated oven for 20-30 min. Do not overcook as this will make it dry. The meatloaf is done when it shrinks away from the edges of the pan slightly and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160F.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps it retain its juices. Serve with mashed potatoes and additional spicy ketchup.
Notes
Note: If you don't want to make spicy ketchup you can substitute regular ketchup but it will change the recipe.To make a homemade spicy ketchup combine the following:1 cup ketchup1 teaspoon white vinegar2 Tablespoons honey2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper