Tyler's Ultimate Meatloaf
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This meatloaf recipe brings together the hearty, rich flavors of ground beef and pork, paired beautifully with a vibrant, homemade tomato relish that adds just the right touch of sweetness and tang. Perfect for a family dinner, this meatloaf promises a crispy bacon topping over a tender, moist interior.
Recipe Description
Pair this meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes or warm garlic bread; an ideal companion for soaking up the delicious juices. For a lighter touch, consider a crisp green salad dressed with a tangy vinaigrette or steamed green beans tossed in a bit of butter and almonds.
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For the Tomato Relish
ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and finely diced
- 2 tomatoes, halved, seeded, and finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Meatloaf
ingredients
- 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn into chunks
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 large eggs
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 slices of bacon
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Prepare the relish: Coat a skillet with a 2-count of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and bay leaves for a few minutes until the onions are translucent. Add red peppers and continue to cook for a couple of minutes until soft. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 3
Prepare the meat mixture: In a small bowl, soak the torn white bread in milk, swishing around to ensure even absorption. Let sit while preparing other ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, 1 1/2 cups of the prepared tomato relish, eggs, and thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze excess milk from bread and add the soaked bread to the meat mixture.
Step 4
Transfer the meat mixture to a lightly oiled baking sheet and shape it into a log approximately 9x4 inches. Spread another 1/2 cup of the tomato relish over the top of the meatloaf. Lay bacon slices across the top lengthwise. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until the bacon is crisp and the meatloaf is firm. Rotate periodically for even browning.
Step 5
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.