The best Meatloaf ever | Juicy Meatloaf recipe | Cooking with Tovia

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Tomato puree has no added sugars, and homemade sauce can be made at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan option, while applesauce adds moisture and sweetness.

Start with 2 pounds of ground chuck.

Add 4 whole eggs and 4 egg yolks to the ground meat.

Season with 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of paprika, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.

Add 1 bell pepper, 1 white onion, fresh parsley, and fresh garlic (diced).

Mix in 1 cup of bread crumbs, 2.5 tablespoons of liquid smoke, 3 tablespoons of hot sauce, and 3 tablespoons of tomato paste.

Incorporate 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese into the mixture.

Use hands to mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring the mixture is well combined.

Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan placed on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any drippings.

Cover the meatloaf with a piece of foil and place it in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, checking the temperature.

After cooking, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 155°F.

Tilt the pan to discard excess fat before making the glaze.

For the glaze, mix ketchup, tomato paste, and sugar together.

Spread the glaze over the meatloaf and broil for about 10 minutes until caramelized.

Let the meatloaf rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Slice the meatloaf and serve it with cabbage and rice.

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