Comments on: For Love of Meatloaf http://hungrytravels.com/2009/11/19/for-love-of-meatloaf/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:14:17 -0800 hourly 1 By: Cheryl http://hungrytravels.com/2009/11/19/for-love-of-meatloaf/comment-page-1/#comment-988 Cheryl Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:47:13 +0000 http://hungrytravels.com/?p=4966#comment-988 I have taken lately to making my meatloaf in the crockpot. I mix 93/7 turkey with chopped yellow pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic & herbs. A bit of BBQ sauce. Sometimes parm cheese and/or milk in lieu of the egg & breadcrumbs, the parm adds great flavor. Put it in the crock pot in the morning (sometimes with baby creamer potatoes on the side) and it's ready & waiting by the time I get home. I have taken lately to making my meatloaf in the crockpot. I mix 93/7 turkey with chopped yellow pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic & herbs. A bit of BBQ sauce. Sometimes parm cheese and/or milk in lieu of the egg & breadcrumbs, the parm adds great flavor. Put it in the crock pot in the morning (sometimes with baby creamer potatoes on the side) and it’s ready & waiting by the time I get home.

]]> By: Doug\ http://hungrytravels.com/2009/11/19/for-love-of-meatloaf/comment-page-1/#comment-984 Doug\ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:52:11 +0000 http://hungrytravels.com/?p=4966#comment-984 That really does look fantastic. Never thought to use panko crumbs. If health weren't a concern, I'd definitely go the veal, pork, beef route because it's just so much more moist and flavorful than turkey. Carrie, that's a great idea about the minced mushrooms! I'm going to try that next time. And you're right, meatloaf sandwiches are the best! That really does look fantastic. Never thought to use panko crumbs. If health weren’t a concern, I’d definitely go the veal, pork, beef route because it’s just so much more moist and flavorful than turkey.

Carrie, that’s a great idea about the minced mushrooms! I’m going to try that next time. And you’re right, meatloaf sandwiches are the best!

]]> By: Jen http://hungrytravels.com/2009/11/19/for-love-of-meatloaf/comment-page-1/#comment-983 Jen Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:29 +0000 http://hungrytravels.com/?p=4966#comment-983 Oops, I should have added that I made it out of 100% ground turkey while Bobby's recipe calls for equal parts pork, veal and beef. Maybe the turkey is another reason I found it less dense? Oops, I should have added that I made it out of 100% ground turkey while Bobby’s recipe calls for equal parts pork, veal and beef. Maybe the turkey is another reason I found it less dense?

]]> By: Jen http://hungrytravels.com/2009/11/19/for-love-of-meatloaf/comment-page-1/#comment-982 Jen Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:17:43 +0000 http://hungrytravels.com/?p=4966#comment-982 I've never been a fan of traditional meatloaf. I think part of it is just the word - a meat loaf - ugh. However, the one I love is Bobby Flay's Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze. (He made this one on the meatloaf throwdown episode.) It's a lot more work than a traditional meatloaf but so worth it. It is SO good - much lighter than the dense traditional kind, full of veggies, turkey-based, and the balsamic glaze is delicious. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/roasted-vegetable-meatloaf-with-balsamic-glaze-recipe/index.html I’ve never been a fan of traditional meatloaf. I think part of it is just the word – a meat loaf – ugh. However, the one I love is Bobby Flay’s Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze. (He made this one on the meatloaf throwdown episode.) It’s a lot more work than a traditional meatloaf but so worth it. It is SO good – much lighter than the dense traditional kind, full of veggies, turkey-based, and the balsamic glaze is delicious.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/roasted-vegetable-meatloaf-with-balsamic-glaze-recipe/index.html

]]> By: Carrie http://hungrytravels.com/2009/11/19/for-love-of-meatloaf/comment-page-1/#comment-981 Carrie Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:02:21 +0000 http://hungrytravels.com/?p=4966#comment-981 As far as meat is concerned, I stick to just beef (yes, I know, not as healthy). I add onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, an egg and minced mushrooms (take button mushrooms, throw into food processor and zap until they're mush). The mushrooms really keep it from drying out. And on top, instead of ketchup, I pour a can of sloppy joe sauce (Manwich). Not the most high-brow recipe in my arsenal, but it's delicious. And so so good on meatloaf sandwiches the next day. Because, really, making meatloaf is all about the leftovers. Those brussel sprouts must really be good. I'll have to try them soon. As far as meat is concerned, I stick to just beef (yes, I know, not as healthy). I add onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, an egg and minced mushrooms (take button mushrooms, throw into food processor and zap until they’re mush). The mushrooms really keep it from drying out. And on top, instead of ketchup, I pour a can of sloppy joe sauce (Manwich). Not the most high-brow recipe in my arsenal, but it’s delicious. And so so good on meatloaf sandwiches the next day. Because, really, making meatloaf is all about the leftovers.
Those brussel sprouts must really be good. I’ll have to try them soon.

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