Texas Style Meatloaf Food

BASIC TEXAS MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees
• In a bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef and pork. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk and oats. Pour into the meats. Mix thoroughly.
• Add Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, herbs and garlic. Mix well.
• Form into oval loaf in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and lay the bacon lengthwise on top. Bake 50 minutes.

MEATLOAF TEXAS STYLE!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine meat with all ingredients except cheese.
• On a sheet of wax paper, flatten the meat mixture to 1/4 inch thick.
• Shape into a flat rectangle.
• Place cheese slices on top of meat, leaving about 1/2inch space on outside edges.
• Lift up one end of wax paper and begin rolling the meat mixture like a jellyroll onto cheese.
• When all cheese is rolled into meat mixture, pinch sides to keep cheese from melting out.
• Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Use wax paper to help lift meat loaf into pan.
• Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Let rest for 20 minutes after removing from oven.

TEXAS MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Soak the crushed tortilla chips in milk until soft.
• Combine chips with beef, 1 cup of salsa, and eggs. Mix thoroughly; I usually dig in with my hands at this point because it seems to work the best when mixing.
• Pack into a greased loaf pan, or form into desired shape in shallow baking dish.
• Spread remaining salsa over top of the loaf.
• Bake for 1 hour.

POOHRONA'S TEXAS MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• In a large bowl combine 3/4 of the chopped onions and bell peppers (reserving the rest) with the parsley, ground chuck, bread crumbs, and eggs.
• Add 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper to meat mixture. With clean hands mix well.
• Put into baking dish and form into a loaf. Set aside.
• In medium sauce pan mix the remaining ingredients; tomato sauce, ketchup, onion, bell pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, celery seed and garlic powder. Bring to a boil on medium heat.
• Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
• Pour hot sauce over loaf. Bake at 350* for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
• Remove from oven and loosely cover with foil until ready to serve.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef and taco seasoning; set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium low heat until they are completely heated through.
• Place the ground beef mixture on a large piece of foil. Press the mixture into an approximately 1 inch thick square shape. Spread the refried beans evenly over the top of the flattened beef. Layer the flour tortillas on top of the refried beans, trimming the edges to fit the square. Layer tortillas with salsa and Cheddar cheese, staying 1/2 to 1 inch away from edges of the square.
• Gently roll the layered beef into a Swiss roll shape, pressing and compacting the loaf as you go. Pinch and seal the edges. Wrap in the foil and seal.
• Bake in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center. Cut loaf in half to test for doneness, if necessary.

TENNESSEE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar in a bowl; mix well.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil for easier cleanup (see Cook's Note).
• Place onion and green pepper in covered microwave container and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In large mixing bowl, combine garlic, eggs, thyme, seasoned salt, black pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, milk, and oats. Mix well. Stir in cooked onion and green pepper. Add ground beef, pork, and veal. With gloved hands, work all ingredients together until completely mixed and uniform.
• Divide meatloaf mixture in half and pat half of mixture into each prepared loaf pan. Brush loaves with half of the glaze; set remainder of glaze aside.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove pans from oven; carefully drain fat. Brush loaves with remaining glaze. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes more. Remove pans from oven and allow meatloaf to stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

BEST MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Combine the milk, eggs and Worcestershire sauce; mix into the beef mixture. Add crumbs., Grease a large sheet of foil. Place bacon on foil. Mold meat mixture into a loaf and place over bacon. Seal foil tightly around loaf. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , Place wrapped loaf on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Open foil; drain juices. Combine sauce ingredients and spoon over loaf. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

TEXAS BARBECUE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a spice grinder, combine the brisket rub ingredients and grind together until a powder is formed.
• In a bowl, place the beef, nut flour, shredded onion, shredded bell pepper, jalapeno, grated garlic and egg.
• Mix lightly with your hands until loosely combined.
• Cover the mixture with enough of the brisket rub to completely coat the outside of the mixture ball.
• Gently fold in the spice rub into the mixture until distributed well throughout.
• Spray a grilling grid (or a foil pan with holes punched in the bottom) with a high temperature oil (grapeseed or safflower).
• Form the meat into a loaf and place on the grilling grid. Chill in the fridge while prepping your smoker.
• Get your smoker up to 250-275 degrees F.
• Place a water-filled pan under the grate where your meatloaf will be placed.
• Once up to temp, place the meatloaf on the grilling grid on the grate directly above the water-filled pan.
• Combine the ingredients for the Apple Spray and place in an all-purpose spray bottle.
• Spray the outside of the loaf well with the Apple Spray every 30 minutes.
• Refill the firebox with charcoal and wood every 45 minutes to maintain your temperature, but only use 1 chunk at a time as ground meat absorbs smoke very easily.
• When the internal temperature of the loaf reaches 130 degrees F, combine the Glaze ingredients in a saucepot.
• Bring the Glaze to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce to simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until reduced.
• Don't use the Apple Spray anymore and brush the Glaze over the entire top and sides of the meatloaf every 30 minutes.
• Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F, about 6-7 hours.
• Remove from the smoker and let rest 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a shallow pan with non-stick tin foil or regular foil greased well.
• In a large bowl, mix together beef, crumbs, egg, onion, salt, pepper, and one can of tomato sauce.
• (HINT: Keep around a box of food service gloves for nasty jobs like this. If you can't find them, steal a handful from the hospital next time you go or stick your hands down in cheap sandwich-sized zipper bags to keep your hands clean. Just toss out or wash with the dishes.).
• Form into a loaf and place in the pan. Mix everything else and pour on top of the meatloaf.
• Bake for 1 hr and 15 minute and juices run clear. Baste occasionally. If the meatloaf starts to burn on top, tent with foil.

TEXAS SMOKED BARBECUE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, and thyme in a spice grinder until powdered. Set rub aside.
• Combine beef, almond flour, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, egg, and garlic in a bowl. Mix lightly with hands until loosely combined. Gently fold in spice rub mixture until distributed throughout.
• Punch holes in the bottom of the aluminum foil pan and coat with grapeseed oil. Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the smoker.
• Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place a water-filled pan under the grate where the meatloaf will be placed. Fill firebox with charcoal and 1 chunk pecan wood.
• Place meatloaf in the hot smoker.
• Combine apple juice, vinegar, bourbon, water, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a clean, all-purpose spray bottle. Spray the outside of the meatloaf well with apple spray every 30 minutes.
• Refill firebox with charcoal and 1 chunk pecan wood every 45 minutes to maintain temperature; ground meat absorbs smoke very easily, so use only 1 chunk of wood at a time. Smoke meatloaf until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F (55 degrees C), about 2 hours.
• Combine water, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, mustard, lemon juice, honey, liquid smoke, ancho chile powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring glaze to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until reduced, about 20 minutes.
• Discontinue apple spray; brush glaze over entire top and sides of meatloaf every 30 minutes. Continue smoking until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 4 to 5 hours more. Remove meatloaf from smoker and let rest 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

TEX MEX MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, onion powder, ground black pepper, salt and bread. Mix together well, place in a 5x9 inch loaf pan and top with the cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

TEX-MEX MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of tomato sauce, chips, onion, green pepper and taco seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until the meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Heat the remaining tomato sauce. Slice meat loaf; top with tomato sauce.

DAD'S TEXAS STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Prepare meat with seasonings, Dice onion. In a large bowl hand mix meat, diced onions and seasoning together. Then crumble crackers in to meat mixture. Add eggs, dressing, and BBQ sauce and mix with hands till it is a gummy mixture.
• Pack mixture in a greased casserole dish and bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove meatloaf and pour ketchup over top of meat and add slices of bacon. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or till bacon is done.
• Remove from oven and add slices of cheese and add jalapenos (optional) as desired on top. Bake for about 5 minutes or till cheese is bubbly.