Meatloaf has always been a classic in my girlfriend’s family, she has her own recipe and even experiments on it every now and then. Meatloaf has always been a favorite of mine, my mother used to make it back when I was still living at home, and I was missing the flavor. This specific meatloaf recipe gives me a healthier version without all the grease and extra sodium that usually accompanies the dish. I have never actually made meatloaf myself, so this was a little bit daunting, but I was excited.
In my book, ground beef is always a good sign of a great and flavorful recipe, the grease and fat that is reduced adds so much flavor, and the added seasonings put the cherry on top. Even mixing the onions into the ground beef before cooking them made my sinuses open up and get ready to smell the Essence of Lords (rendered beef fat). Making the actual meatloaf mix was not hard at all, the hard part was waiting for the loaf to bake in the oven for an entire hour. The mixture of anticipation and agony the aroma was unbearable. I found myself checking on the loaf every 15 minutes hoping that time would fast forward to when it was done, but boy, that wait was worth it.
I was extremely proud of the end product, and even tried my best to make the pictures look like a recipe online. The ketchup crust on the loaf was immaculate, it blended reds, browns and yellows and not in a nasty looking way. It looked SO much better than I expected, and I am very proud of myself and my girlfriend for helping me out. She even decided to make a batch of mashed potatoes to go with the meatloaf because apparently you “can’t eat meatloaf without it”.
This recipe… was divine. Nothing was needed at all; it was perfectly seasoned, extremely moist, and flamboyantly flavorful. The texture (which I am a big stickler of), was just chewy enough to satisfy my jaw, but just tender enough to not tire my jaw out either. It was very filling and left me with nothing else to want. I love this recipe and will definitely expand upon it in the future. Hopefully my girlfriend can give me a few tips as well, because according to her, there is so much more to discover with meatloaf.
My grandmother made a delicious meatloaf. Just like you, it reminds me of those good eats from my childhood. I haven't made one myself in a long time, accompanied by a tasty side dish of mashed or fried potatoes and green beans, and of course, the gravy. However, the ladies in my house will occasionally cook one up. Your meatloaf looks excellent, and it makes me want to cook it again myself very soon. You should be proud; you did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteIts a rare time when we get a nice meatloaf at home, but its always a good time to be had. I find that its the perfect nostalgic comfort food for a lot of families and groups, I'm glad you were able have such a proud end product it sounds like it was absolutely delicious!
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