Meatloaf
this is probably more ingredients than you are used to in a meatloaf but it is very flavorful and makes me think of it more of a Bolognese in the form of a burger. That is actually made into a loaf.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
- 1 pound ground hamburger
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground veal
- 2 large carrots peeled and chunked
- 2 celery sticks trimmed and chunked
- 1 large onion peeled and chunked
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup milk
- 3 slices white bread crust removed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3 tablspoons parsley
- 4-5 slices cheddar cheese minced
- 4-5 slices provolone cheese minced
- 2 x-large eggs
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Glaze
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
In a very large bowl add the ground meat, In a food processor, I used my blender and added the chopped up onion, celery and carrot. I added half the chicken broth and blended the pieces so they were very small.
In a saute pan add the butter on medium high heat. Once the butter has melted add the vegetables and cook for 3-5 minutes until the liquid is mostly gone. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute or so. Remove from the heat and let set to cool so you can add it to the meat bowl.
in another bowl I ripped the bread into little pieces and added the milk to let it soak into the bread. then I added everything to the meat bowl. The eggs, the seasonings, the cheese and the rest of the chicken stock. Mix everything together without over mixing. Seasoned with salt and pepper.
Glaze
In a small pan add the glaze ingredients and heat for 4-5 minutes, bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves.
In a large rimmed sheet pan I added nonstick tinfoil and placed majority if the meat mixture into a long shaping as you go, the balance of mixture I placed in a loaf pan. Add the glaze all over the loaves and In a pre-heated 350℉ oven they baked for 40 minutes until the interior of the loaves reach 140℉. Let rest and serve warm or re-heat later or you can freeze for a later date.
Keyword burger, veal, pork, meatloaf