Emeril's Most Kicked-Up Meatloaf Ever

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Total Time:
1 hr 50 min
Prep
25 min
Inactive
10 min
Cook
1 hr 15 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic, plus 1 teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup ketchup, plus 1/4 cup
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1/2 pound pork sausage (such as breakfast sausage)
  • 1/2 pound ground veal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons white or red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup canned tomatoes, chopped or crushed

Directions

In a large skillet heat the butter over medium-high heat until melted. Add all but 1/4 cup of the onions, the celery and all but 2 tablespoons of the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to caramelize around the edges, about 6 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of the garlic, the thyme, rosemary, and parsley and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

When the vegetable mixture is cooled, transfer to a mixing bowl and add the eggs, mustard, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 teaspoon of the Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the breadcrumbs, ground chuck, pork sausage, ground veal, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Transfer meat mixture to a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan and using your hands, form mixture into a loaf shape. Arrange the slices of bacon on the top of the meatloaf and set aside.

In a small saucepan combine the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped onion, remaining 2 tablespoons of green pepper, remaining teaspoon of garlic, remaining 1/2 cup of ketchup, remaining 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, remaining 2 teaspoons of pepper, vinegar, and canned tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Pour the sauce over the uncooked meatloaf and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the bacon and sauce are slightly caramelized on the top of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and serve along with the Macaroni with 4 Cheeses.

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  • on March 26, 2013

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    Outstanding. Surely there is a way to get Emeril back on the air! Making this made me realize how much I enjoyed Emeril Live. I varied this a little....but used the three meats in the proportion he described and it was the most moist delicious meatloaf anyone in my family has ever had. One change....for the veggies, I used a whole carrot and about 15 mushrooms with the onion, celery, etc. Chopped them all up in the food procesor and then sauteed the whole mess. I think the real key must be the cream, bacon and possibly the mix of meats. Do NOT skip the Rosemary.....it gave the whole thing an amazing flavor. For the topping I just mixed together a bunch of ketchup, honey, dijon and worcestershire.....it was great. Thanks Emeril!

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  • on March 04, 2013

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    This is the best meatloaf ever. I used leeks instead of onions and half pork and half beef. Before baking, I cooked a tiny piece of meat mixture to test seasoning. I just added a bit more salt and ketchup for my taste. I did not add tomato topping, just bacon. I served this meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus and homemade cream corn. It was wonderful. I will make this again.

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  • on February 28, 2013

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    I have never made or found a recipe for meatloaf that I particularly cared for. I saw this recipe and made it exactly as written. This is a fantastic meatloaf!!! Tons of flavor and well worth the effort.

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