Meatloaf Madness

Classic Meatloaf

An oldie but a goodie! With a traditional ketchup glaze, this Classic Meatloaf will remind you of family dinners growing up.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hr.
• Total Time: 1 hr. 20 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• ½ cup milk
• 2/3 cup Harris Teeter Saltine Crackers, crushed
• 2 large eggs
• ½ tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried dill
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 ½ lbs. Harris Teeter Ground Beef, 80/20% fat
• ½ onion, finely diced
• 1 cup Harris Teeter Ketchup
• ½ cup Harris Teeter Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp. Harris Teeter Worcestershire Sauce

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Combine the milk and crackers in a small bowl. Allow the two to soak for five minutes, then whisk in the eggs and spices.
• Put the beef and diced onion in a large bowl and mix in the milk mixture with your hands until just combined.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and shape the meat into a loaf. Smooth out any cracks. Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
• Remove the loaf from the oven and brush with it with half of the ketchup mixture. Bake for 10 minutes. Baste the loaf with the remaining ketchup glaze and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow to cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

“Fancy” Meatloaf with Sweet Fennel and Bacon

Our “Fancy” Meatloaf with Sweet Fennel and Bacon is an upgraded classic meant to impress. Gather the family around the table and celebrate with this recipe you’ll want to keep for generations.

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 ½ hours
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 medium bulbs of fennel, tops and core removed; bulbs sliced into eighths
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• 2 onions, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 bunch of fresh rosemary
• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 small round of sourdough bread
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 lb. Harris Teeter Ground Beef, 80/20% fat
• 2 tsp. Harris Teeter Brown Mustard
• 2 large eggs
• 8 slices Harris Teeter Premium Cut Bacon
• ½ cup Harris Teeter Chicken Stock
• 2 Tbsp. Blackberry Jam
• 2 Tbsp. Harris Teeter Tomato Paste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the fennel in a large roasting pan or baking dish. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and carrots and onions. Sauté 5 minutes, or until softened. Add half of the rosemary, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Add bread to a food processor and pulse until you have fine bread crumbs. Add the bread to a large bowl. Tear in the mozzarella, ground meats, mustard, eggs, salt and pepper. Add the cooled onions and carrots. Combine the mixture with your hands until combined.
• Once the fennel has completed roasting, make a space in the middle of the fennel and pour out the meat mixture, forming it into a loaf. Criss-cross the bacon over top and cover with foil.
• Roast for 30 minutes, then remove the loaf. Discard the aluminum foil. In a small bowl, combine the chicken stock, jam and tomato paste. Pour over the loaf and return it to the oven.
• Bake for another 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the loaf is 160 degrees Fahrenheit and the bacon is crispy. Allow to cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Smokey Keto Meatloaf

Mom’s classic meatloaf gets a high protein, low carbohydrate twist in this Keto Meatloaf the whole family will love.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. Harris Teeter Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 2 lbs. Harris Teeter Ground Beef, 80/20% fat
• 1 cup. Harris Teeter Fancy Shredded Italian Cheese
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup Harris Teeter Grated Parmesan
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp. tamari sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 strips Harris Teeter Premium Cut Bacon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano, chili powder, and paprika. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, then remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, vegetable mixture, cheeses, almond flour, eggs, tamari, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix with your hands until just combined. Shape into a loaf form and place in a baking dish. Lay bacon slices over top.
• Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit and the bacon is crispy. If the bacon browns to quickly, place aluminum foil over top. Allow to cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Vegetarian “Meat” Loaf

Loaded with hearty umami flavor, our Vegetarian “Meat” Loaf is a comfort food dish perfect for meatless Mondays!

• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 1 ½ hours
• Total Time: 2 ½ hours
• Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, diced (shiitake, button and baby bella all work well)
• 2 Tbsp. flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Harris Teeter Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried sage
• 1 ½ cups walnuts
• 1 ½ cups cashews
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup Harris Teeter Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Harris Teeter Cottage Cheese
• 6 ounces Harris Teeter Swiss Cheese
• 6 ounces Harris Teeter Fancy Shredded Italian Cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for three minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking until all liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms begin to turn golden. Add thyme, oregano, and sage then remove from heat. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add walnuts and cashews to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until crumbled. Add the nuts to the veggie mixture. Add the remaining ingredients – rice, egg, mayo, cheeses, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
• Prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper hanging over the sides. Spray with cooking spray, then pour the loaf mixture into the pan. Bake for 1 hour, 30 minutes – until the mixture is firm and golden on top.
• Allow to rest 20 minutes before slicing and serving.