Not Your Mama's Meatloaf

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

12 Sep 2009 10:19 AM

My mother's meatloaf is to die for. However, after eating it for more than three decades I recently decided to try a new version of the dinnertime classic.

If you are looking to add some pizzazz to your next Meatloaf Night, then consider the following tantalizing recipes. The Steak Meatloaf is hearty and rich, and when you serve it with a healthy helping of Dill Potatoes you get a taste combination that can't be beat.

STEAK MEATLOAF

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

2 eggs

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 cup very thinly cut steak (filet mignon or top round)

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 cup thinly sliced mushroom

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons A-1 Steak Sauce

Directions:

In a mixing bowl combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese, steak, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup and mix together thoroughly.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a pan saute mushrooms, onions, and garlic together with butter about 10 minutes over medium high heat. Add mixture to previously prepared ingredients and mix together thoroughly.

Mold meatloaf into a bread pan, smooth off the top.

Cover with a light coating of A1 sauce.

Bake for 30-45 minutes until done.

DILL POTATOES

Ingredients:

5 unpeeled medium potatoes cut lengthwise into 6 wedges each

Boiling salted water

1 fresh lemon, juiced

1 medium clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup sliced green onions

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 lemon grated peel

1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions:

In a covered skillet, cook the potatoes in boiling salted water with 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and garlic for 20 minutes, or until tender; drain well.

In the same skillet, saute the green onions in the butter with lemon peel, dill, and seasoned salt.

Add potatoes and remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and heat.

Serves 4.

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Learn more about Michele Cheplic

Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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