Annacia S Use It Up Meat Loaf Recipe

Transform leftover odds and ends into a delicious and satisfying meatloaf! This recipe is perfect for cleaning out your fridge while creating a flavorful, crowd-pleasing meal. No more food waste – just pure culinary magic! Discover how to cleverly combine your kitchen scraps into a hearty and surprisingly tasty meatloaf.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 521.6 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
Annacia S Use It Up Meat Loaf

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Annacia S Use It Up Meat Loaf

  • Olive Oil
  • Yellow Onion
  • Cremini Mushroom
  • Garlic Cloves
  • White Bread
  • Whole Milk
  • Italian Sausage
  • Ground Beef
  • Eggs
  • Lemon Zest
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Garam Masala
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • Bacon

How to Make Annacia S Use It Up Meat Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, and chopped vegetables. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Add any additional ingredients (cooked or uncooked) and mix well to distribute evenly throughout the meatloaf mixture.
  4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

64g

Carbs

4g