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Tennessee Meatloaf

BakedBeefClassicDiner-StyleDinnerHeartyHotOvenPorkPotluckSaltySavorySpicy
Time :1 hour 55 minutes
Yield :10 servings
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What makes a Tennessee Meatloaf from Tennessee? It's the inclusion of hot pepper sauce that adds some gratifying heat to the tender meat! The meatloaf itself is a mix of juicy beef, sweet pork, and tender veal made even more savory when mixed with Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Topped with a sweet and tangy glaze, Tennessee Meatloaf is always a welcome dinner, ideal for church dinners or weeknight meal prep! Other meatloaves should watch out!
What makes a Tennessee Meatloaf from Tennessee? It's the inclusion of hot pepper sauce that adds some gratifying heat to the tender meat! The meatloaf itself is a mix of juicy beef, sweet pork, and tender veal made even more savory when mixed with Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Topped with a sweet and tangy glaze, Tennessee Meatloaf is always a welcome dinner, ideal for church dinners or weeknight meal prep! Other meatloaves should watch out!

Ingredients

For the glaze:

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

For the meatloaf:

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound ground veal

Directions

  • Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar together, mixing well.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or line them with aluminum foil.
  • Place the onion and green pepper in a covered microwave container and heat in the microwave until softened, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, eggs, thyme, seasoned salt, black pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, milk, and oats, mixing well.
  • Stir in the softened onion and green pepper.
  • Add the ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal, and work the mixture together until everything is completely mixed and uniform.
  • Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • Brush the tops of the meatloaves with 1/2 of the glaze.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
  • Remove the loaf pans from the oven and drain off any excess fat expelled during the cooking process.
  • Brush the remaining glaze on the top of the loaves.
  • Return the loaf pans to the oven and bake until the internal temperature of the loaves is 180 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pans from the oven and allow the meatloaves to stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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