Jeffs Alaskan Meatloaf Food

JO'S BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine panko, milk, pecorino, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, eggs, pasilla chiles and Italian parsley in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Add the ground beef and hand-mix until well blended. Set aside.
• To make the glaze, combine ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard and hot sauce in a small mixing bowl. Stir well using a rubber spatula. Set aside.
• Lay bacon down slightly overlapping side-by-side in a half-sheet pan. Spray a 9-by-4-inch loaf pan that's 6 inches high with nonstick spray. Place the beef mixture in the pan and pat down to form a meatloaf. Turn pan over and tap out the meatloaf into your hand. Place the meatloaf over the center of the bacon slices. Working with one slice at a time, fold ends of each bacon slice over the top of the meatloaf. Turn loaf over and place on a rack set in a baking sheet to allow the fat to drain while baking.
• Using the rubber spatula, spread half the glaze over the meatloaf. Bake for 1 hour, then apply remaining glaze. Continue to bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about another 20 minutes.

THE BEST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl until completely combined. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add 3 tablespoons of the ketchup and cook until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is thick and brick red colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the onions cool slightly. Then add them to the beaten eggs and mix to combine.
• Add the beef to the egg and onion mixture. Break up the meat with a fork or wooden spoon, and then mix to thoroughly combine; you don't want to see any lumps of raw beef. Add the panko and mix to combine. Stir the meat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 7 seconds; it will become more homogenous and tackier.
• Transfer the meat to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 9-by-5-inch loaf. Smooth the top and evenly spread the remaining ketchup over top. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

JEFF AND GEOFFREY'S ULTIMATE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line the pan lengthwise with a long strip of parchment, rubbing it to adhere it to the pan and making sure it is long enough to hang over the ends of the pan.
• Put the beef, lamb and pork into a large mixing bowl and add the olives, onions, crushed saltines, yogurt, mint, oregano, cumin, garlic and egg. Add the hot sauce, salt and some ground pepper and very gently mix with your hands until the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Add the feta and mix lightly, incorporating the feta in whole crumbles if possible. Try not to overmix; it can make the meatloaf tough.
• Transfer the meat mixture to the pan and press it gently to eliminate any air pockets. Set the loaf pan on a baking sheet and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155 degrees F, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Let the meatloaf cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before using the parchment paper to lift it out of the pan and transfer it to a serving platter. Slice while warm and serve with the Mint Tzatziki on the side.
• Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater into a large fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle the cucumber generously with salt, tossing a few times with your hands to evenly distribute it; let stand for 10 minutes to drain.
• Using your hands, squeeze the cucumber to drain any excess moisture. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the yogurt, mint and garlic. Stir well to combine, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
• Store the tzatziki in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

UNITED STATES OF MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• For the meatloaf: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the oil and saute the onions until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes without letting the garlic brown. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce and eggs, then season with salt and pepper. Add the beef, pork and veal along with the crackers, parsley and cooked onion-garlic mixture. Use your hands to mix until everything is evenly combined. Place the meat mixture on the prepared baking sheet and use your hands to gently form into a rustic loaf shape, about 9 inches by 5 inches.
• For the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and sriracha.
• Slather the glaze all over the meatloaf, then bake, basting once halfway through, until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F, about 1 hour. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

ALL-AMERICAN DOWN-HOME PATRIOTIC MEATLOAF SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and onions, season with some salt and saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes without letting the garlic brown. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• In a large bowl, add the crackers, milk, mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce and eggs. Whisk together, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the meat, parsley and cooled onions. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Bake a tester meatloaf patty to taste and test the seasoning, adjusting as necessary. Using your hands, gently form the meatloaf into a loaf about 9-by-5-inches. Place on a baking sheet.
• For the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Slather half of the glaze over the meatloaf. Make sure not to touch the meatloaf with the spoon and then put that spoon back into the glaze; don't cross contaminate, people! Bake until the meat registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 hour. Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing for sandwiches.
• For the sandwich build: Place a slice of cheese on the bottom griddled bun, then a slice of meatloaf, spoon some extra glaze on the loaf, pop on a few pickles and top with crispy onions. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches.

BAKED ALASKA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine meat, cheese, crumbs, mushrooms, onion, ketchup, egg, salt and pepper; blend well.
• Press mixture into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
• Bake 50-60 minutes.
• Remove from oven; let'set' in pan about 5 minutes.
• Drain off fat.
• Invert meat loaf onto an oven-proof platter or pan.
• Spread mashed potatoes over top and sides of meat.
• Set oven temperature to broil.
• Place under broiler until delicately brown.

BBQ MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Stir together tomato sauce, BBQ sauce and sugar in a large bowl. Set 1/4 c of mixture aside.
• With hands, mix together the remaining ingredients and form into loaf. Place in greased loaf pan.
• Bake covered for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and drain fat. I slice the meatloaf now and drizzle the remaining sauce on top.
• Continue to bake uncovered for 30 more minutes.

BBQ MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine meat, 1/4 cup bbq sauce, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, and pepper into mixing bowl.
• Mix well.
• Shape mixture into a 7 X 5 inch loaf on a rack in a roasting pan.
• Spread remaining 1/4 cup bbq sauce over loaf.
• Bake at 375 for 25 minutes (or to desired degree of doneness).

BOCA BBQ MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• In a microwave safe bowl place Boca Ground Crumbles and heat for 1 1/2 minutes.
• To the crumbles add all ingredients except the 2 tbsp BBQ sauce.
• Mix together and let stand 5 minutes.
• Place mixture in loaf pan.
• Top with remaining 2 Tbsp BBQ sauce.
• Bake 35 minutes.

JEFFS ALASKAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Finely chop bell pepper and onion. (may also add chopped jalapeno's for spice).
• In a large bowl thoroughly mix chopped onion, bell pepper and burger.
• Lay out two strips of wax paper out on a table or counter.
• Place half of burger mix on wax paper and spread out until it's ¼ " thick and cut into a large rectangle.
• Set scrap meat aside for later use. Next spread the cream cheese liberally over the entire meatloaf. (Cream cheese will be easier to spread if it sits out of refrigeration for about 20 minute You can also add additional fresh chives at this point ).
• Grab one end of the wax paper and roll the meatloaf into a giant roll and use excess scrap meat to cap ends. Repeat the process for the second roll. Place in baking dish and cover. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. After 45 minutes in the oven, pull the meatloaf out and drain all excess grease and liberally cover with BBQ sauce. Place back in the oven uncovered and finish baking for 15 minute Once finished let meat loaf sit for 10 min cut and serve.
• Note, I have additional photo's I can share for better visualization of the entire process. If you would like them feel free to contact me.